FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed a message to critics of the 2026 World Cup, urging them to refrain from criticism and focus on the positive aspects of the tournament.
Infantino wrote on his Instagram account: “I am sorry that you were so preoccupied with hate and criticism that you did not see everything that happened. To everyone who spent their time and energy spreading hate, take a moment to reflect, pray, smile, spend time with your loved ones or watch a football match.”
The FIFA president praised the level of organization of the 2026 World Cup, stressing that the tournament has achieved great success in terms of security and organization.
He added: "To those who spread hatred and false rumors, I say to them: While you sit in your homes, we are in the heart of the action, working hard and putting on the best show in the world. We have not recorded any cases of violence, the tournament was 100% safe, and full of joy and happiness."
The United States, Canada and Mexico hosted the 2026 World Cup finals, which were won by Spain after they defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final match.
