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Received — 11 June 2026 NYT - Top Stories

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

10 June 2026 at 23:16
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

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FIFA is trying its best, Gianni Infantino said during a news conference on Wednesday, but “we don’t control everything.”
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