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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices amid visa row
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Gianni Infantino defended FIFA World Cup ticket prices and said FIFA cannot dictate to governments after a visa denial.
WHO: Gianni Infantino
WHAT: Infantino defended FIFA World Cup ticket prices and brushed off a visa row involving Somali referee Omar Artan.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: A Somali referee, Omar Artan, was denied entry to the US, prompting Infantino to respond that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.
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