World Cup Visa Issues
12 articles from 11 countries
Iran's national football team trains in Mexico due to U.S. visa problems ahead of the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended visa handling and ticket prices, stating they fund global projects and the tournament is a moment of joy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds crisis meeting Wednesday
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding a crisis meeting with senior organization officials in Morocco. - The meeting follows criticism over a now-abandoned plan to open the world football body to private investors. - The gathering is taking place at FIFA's Africa headquarters near Rabat.
'Stink bomb': Former FA boss Gallop lashes Infantino over World Cup rights sale plan
- Former Football Federation Australia boss David Gallop strongly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. - Gallop de…
Fifa chief Infantino convenes crisis meeting
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly called an emergency meeting with key staff in Morocco. - The meeting's agenda remains unclear, but it follows controversy over plans to sell World Cup …
UEFA Threatens Own World Cup if Infantino Refuses to Resign
- UEFA reportedly plans to organize a World Cup-level tournament if FIFA President Gianni Infantino does not resign. - The crisis stems from controversy surrounding a proposed deal to sell commercial …
Infantino convenes FIFA leaders after controversial project withdrawal
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a meeting with top officials in Morocco following the withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project. - The project aimed to open the World Cup business…
FIFA Crisis: Infantino reportedly calls emergency meeting for Wednesday
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly called an emergency crisis meeting for Wednesday in Morocco. - The meeting follows widespread criticism over plans to sell World Cup rights to investor…
FIFA allegedly reneges on millions promised to World Cup host cities
- FIFA allegedly promised millions in funds to host cities for the World Cup but has not paid, according to The Athletic. - FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously granted similar funds to host…
Jordanian FA president accuses FIFA of 'blackmail'
- Jordan's FA president, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, accused FIFA of "blackmail" over World Cup money in exchange for support for Gianni Infantino's presidency. - Prince Ali alleged FIFA offered help …
U.S. cities chase FIFA over millions promised after hosting World Cup games
- Several U.S. cities that hosted matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are reportedly seeking millions of dollars in promised "legacy contributions" from FIFA. - The payments, reportedly a verbal commi…
FIFA Denies Reports of Infantino Seeking Trump's Help Amid Criticism
- FIFA has denied reports that its president, Gianni Infantino, contacted former U.S. President Donald Trump for support. - The denial comes after a report claimed Infantino sought Trump's help follow…
FIFA Executives Distance Themselves as Infantino's World Cup Plan Faces Mutiny
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup after facing significant backlash. - Key FIFA executives, including the Secretary General and seni…
Infantino accused of 'blackmail' as rejection of his FIFA re-election grows
- The president of the Jordan Football Association accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of "blackmail" and stated he will not support Infantino's re-election. - Prince Ali bin Al Hussein cited "eno…
