Gianni Infantino issues baffling World Cup statement amid Middle East conflict - 'A total party'The World Cup could be impacted by escalating geopolitical tensions sparked by the United States' bombing of Iran, but FIFA's president is not concerned at allView 2 Images Gianni Infantino isn't worried about the World Cup (Image: David SALAZAR / AFP via Getty Images)Gianni Infantino has brushed off growing concerns over the World Cup, insisting it will be a "total party", despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. The tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been caught up in escalating geopolitical tensions, yet the FIFA president appears unconcerned. The World Cup is scheduled to begin in just 93 days, on June 11, and Infantino is refusing to focus on the very real issues, instead incessantly reiterating the positives. It will be the first World Cup with 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities, three countries... we're facing something enormous. “FIFA president Gianni Infantino shared over the weekend the intention of a safe and secure World Cup where all teams are participating.

Source: Daily Mirror March 10, 2026 10:35 UTC