FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Makes Huge World Cup Claim

Infantino has declared the World Cup "the greatest event in the history of humanity." The FIFA president made this statement a day before the opening match of the 23rd World Cup at a press conference in the Mexican capital. The tournament, featuring 48 nations, is set to kick off on Thursday in Mexico City with the match between Mexico and South Africa.

Infantino stated that FIFA is "trying to make the best of it." He addressed three topics that have recently garnered significant media attention: Iran, visas, and tickets. "These are matters not directly related to football, but ones we have to deal with," Infantino remarked. "Iran is participating, and we are very happy about that. I am proud of my team and grateful for the assistance from the host nations."

According to Infantino, over six million tickets have been sold. "Demand has never been this high, ten times more than ever before," the FIFA president said. "The lowest ticket price is $60, with an average price of $500. This is lower than other sporting events in this part of the world."

Infantino acknowledged that what happened to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was "unfortunate." He was denied entry to the US and will not officiate at the World Cup. "We cannot control everything," Infantino stated. "We try to control everything. We always try to find solutions, but we are not the kings of the world. We cannot overrule countries. You must understand that."