World Cup 2026 live: Gianni Infantino says ‘chill, relax’ after referee was denied entry to US

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a pre-World Cup 2026 press conference, urging people to 'chill, relax' in response to a controversy surrounding a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States. Infantino sought to downplay the saga, which had drawn significant attention ahead of the tournament. The press conference came four years after his previous pre-World Cup briefing was overshadowed by his controversial 'I feel gay' remarks.