World Cup 2026 live: Mexico face protests before opener after Gianni Infantino’s shambolic press conference

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a pre-World Cup 2026 press conference, four years after his infamous 'I feel gay' remarks at the 2022 tournament, this time drawing criticism for downplaying a controversial saga involving a Somali referee. The press conference was widely described as shambolic, adding to tensions surrounding the tournament's opening. Meanwhile, Mexico faced protests ahead of their opening match at World Cup 2026.