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Full press conference with FIFA president Gianni Infantino from Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Infantino speaks about the build-up to the tournament, the scale of the expanded 48 team World Cup, and the opening game between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
He also addresses major issues around Iran, tickets and visas, including the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was unable to enter the United States. Infantino says FIFA is trying to find solutions but cannot control governments and police forces.
The FIFA president also defends ticket pricing, discusses football development, the FIFPRO agreement, transfer regulations, President Trump, and why he wants the focus to return to football and unity.
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⏱ Timeline
0:00 Opening press conference begins in Mexico City
0:47 World Cup welcome and media introduction
1:17 Infantino opens the FIFA press conference
3:13 Empty seat tribute to Christophe Gleizes
4:23 Enrique Macaya Marquez World Cup tribute
5:05 Record media presence at the World Cup
6:34 Thanks to Mexico, USA and Canada
7:49 Thanks to teams, staff and World Cup fans
9:23 Mexico City Stadium and World Cup history
11:19 Organising the biggest World Cup in history
13:25 FIFA staff, volunteers and accreditation scale
15:38 Iran, tickets and visas dominate build-up
16:11 Iran participation and football spirit
18:14 Ticket prices, demand and stadium questions
20:02 Entry prices and US sports comparison
21:40 Ticket complaints and legal investigations
23:34 World Cup revenue and football development
25:41 FIFA pass, visa issues and Omar Artan
27:02 Chill, relax and finding visa solutions
27:49 Criticise me but promote World Cup unity
28:41 FIFPRO deal and transfer regulations
30:43 Questions begin from the media
31:49 Infantino reflects on World Cups in Mexico
35:19 World Cup favourites and host city conditions
38:05 BBC question on visas and tournament control
38:57 FIFA and government border decisions
40:32 Trust FIFA to work behind the scenes
41:34 Spanish answer on football unity and emotion
45:20 Question on whether FIFA regrets US hosting
45:58 No regrets over the United States hosting
47:46 Opening ceremony plans and Del Piero story
51:16 Sky News question on ticket prices
51:54 Infantino defends the $60 starting price
53:17 Every dollar going back into football
55:29 FIFA investment, academies and democracy
57:46 Cape Verde, Curacao and Haiti World Cup dreams
1:01:30 Argentina fans and the biggest World Cup stars
1:04:48 Wall Street Journal question on Trump
1:05:38 Infantino on relationship with President Trump
1:07:23 Closing thanks and enjoy the tournament
1:08:10 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!
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