Gianni Infantino

"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026."

"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, for those who maybe want to say something else or write something else, that of course Iran will be participating at the Fifa World Cup 2026."

"Iran will play its World Cup games in the United States as scheduled."

"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026."

"FIFA is working closely with the IR Iran Football Federation to identify compliant solutions that maximize opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches."

"FIFA wants to become climate neutral by 2040."

"He defends visa handling and ticket prices on the eve of the World Cup."

"On the eve of the start of the World Cup FIFA’s president acknowledged three main concerns outside of soccer’s realm which had been dominating headlines ahead of the tournament."

"there are always tickets on sale."

"We are not the kings of the world who can rule over governments and police forces. We are a sports organisation."

"There are issues; it’s normal for an event of this magnitude."

"The starting price at $60 is the lowest entry price of any of the American sports in the playoff phases."

"Let the celebration begin."

""It is unfortunate what happened to the referee from Somalia.""

""We are not the kings of the world who can rule over governments and police forces. We are a sports organisation.""

""There are issues; it's normal for an event of this magnitude.""

""The starting price at US$60 is the lowest entry price of any of the American sports in the playoff phases.""

""Let the celebration begin.""

"Today, FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a landmark partnership agreement that will foster investment into football for the purpose of helping the recovery process in post-conflict areas."

"We don't have to just rebuild houses or schools or hospitals or roads. We also have to rebuild and build people, emotion, hope and trust. And this is what football, my sport, is about."

"Football, or soccer, as it is called here, is the world's universal language."

"We need to do something. Everyone has to support peace."

"Here is the world's universal language spoken by six billion people, six billion fans who have the same feelings."

"Today, FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a landmark partnership agreement that will foster investment into football for the purpose of helping the recovery process in post conflict areas."

"It's about unity, about bringing everyone together."

"Just, you know, chill, relax."

"It is unfortunate what happened to the referee from Somalia. But again, we don't control everything."

"Unfortunately, our world is, you know, a very aggressive world, and security goes above everything."

"chill and relax over visa and ticketing issues"

"Maybe sometimes it is good as well to just chill and relax."

"Every dollar that comes in goes back to the development of football."

"Infantino defends visa handling and ticket prices on eve of World Cup."

"'new era' in the relationship between FIFA and FIFPRO."

"You will be conquered by soccer."

"No controlamos todo. Tenemos que respetar el hecho de que no somos los reyes del mundo, no controlamos a los gobiernos, somos una organización deportiva."

"Es cierto que también nos hemos visto confrontados con retos que prefiriríamos no enfrentar."

"Tengo una excelente relación con el presidente Trump."

"Habría sido imposible organizar una Copa del Mundo sin su involucramiento."

"'Let the celebration begin.'"

"if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong."

"We always try to make the situation as positive as possible and to find solutions."

"We are not the kings of the world who can rule over governments and police forces. We are a sports organisation."

"There are issues; it's normal for an event of this magnitude."

"Let the celebration begin."

"We need to respect that we are not the kings of the world who can rule over governments and police forces."

"Let me just say that our entry price, which is 60 dollars, is the lowest entry price of any of the American sports in the play-off phases."

"It is unfortunate what happened to the referee from Somalia."

"Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match."

"Ticket prices were on a par with other major sporting events."

"Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match."

"Infantino has defended the overall pricing strategy by pointing to limited supply and high demand."

"We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course."

"Of course, we are together all the time."

"There is no additional revenue for Fifa, as all commercial agreements were signed well in advance."

"When people were saying it would be impossible for Iran to come to the World Cup, I promised them that they would come."

""Everything is going to be spectacular.""

"The demand is there. Every match is sold out."

"Very reassured, everything’s good."

"the overwhelming demand forced allocation through a lottery system and reflects normal market dynamics for major events"

"This overwhelming response from passionate fans is a true representation of how our game is loved globally -- we are going to make history in North America when we bring the world together like never before in a celebration of unity and the best of football."

"The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the greatest and most inclusive show on the planet, with more than 150 million tickets already requested in only the first 15 days, making this edition 30 times oversubscribed - a true showcase of incredible demand from fans from over 200 countries."

"On receiving a call from Trump, I told the US President there was an ongoing legal process involving Fifa's independent judicial bodies."

"Just, you know, chill, relax."

"The Fifa World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect."

"Anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game."

"It's so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation's historic Fifa World Cup campaign."

"That's definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup."

"purely a sporting matter"

"Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation."

"During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."

"During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."

"We all need an event like the Fifa World Cup to bring people together now more than ever."

"If you don't give smaller countries a chance to participate, they'll lack the incentive to keep improving."

"We all need an event like the FIFA World Cup to bring people together now more than ever."

"During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."

"Critics of the World Cup are spreading hate."

"Parts of the game have turned that popularity into remarkable commercial value - and we celebrate that success and want it to continue, because it lifts the whole game."

"a proposal, 'not an obligation'"

"Nobody is selling football. This is not something Fifa would ever entertain."

"FIFA scraps World Cup sell off plans."

"As a result, this proposal will not proceed."

"the project had 'created divisions' that are 'no longer in the interest' of its original objective."

"Of course we have to be transparent."

"The money of Fifa is your money. It's not the money of the Fifa president."

"I will work tirelessly to bring football back to Fifa, and Fifa back to football."

"It's your money, not the money of the Fifa president."

"Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup."

"FIFA will continue to support the team to ensure the best possible conditions as they prepare for the World Cup."

"We want them to play; they are going to play in the World Cup. There are no Plans B or C or D; Plan A is the only plan."

"Iran will be at the World Cup."

"FIFA is looking forward to all teams participating at the World Cup to compete in a spirit of fair play and mutual respect."

"That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy."

"FIFA backing for Iran to play at the World Cup."

"FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable."

"The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have led us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the confidence of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football."

"mistakes made were acknowledged"

"The BBC has asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino if he has the support of football's South American governing body, Conmebol."

"strongly denies these allegations, and they are categorically untrue. Any insinuation of inappropriate conduct or violation of statutes or regulations is defamatory."

"strongly denies the allegations and that they are categorically untrue."