INFANTINO: “WE ARE NOT THE KINGS OF THE WORLD!” 👑 Gianni Infantino FULL opening WC press conference

Full press conference with FIFA president Gianni Infantino from Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Infantino speaks about the build-up to the tournament, the scale of the expanded 48 team World Cup, and the opening game between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. He also addresses major issues around Iran, tickets and visas, including the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was unable to enter the United States. Infantino says FIFA is trying to find solutions but cannot control governments and police forces, and also says he would have driven the Iran team from Tehran if needed to make sure they could play. The FIFA president also defends ticket pricing, discusses football development, the FIFPRO agreement, transfer regulations, President Trump, and why he wants the focus to return to football and unity. 📺 Please subscribe, like the video and share wherever you can! 👉    / @beanymansports   💬 Help support the channel from only £0.99p a month! Get special loyalty badges next to your name in the comments and live chat! You'll also get team badge emojis from your favourite team to use in live chat and premieres! Click ‘Join’ below the video for more info or visit 👉    / @beanymansports   ⚠️ DO NOT copy and re-upload any part of this video anywhere otherwise copyright strikes will be made! You do not have my permission to use this footage. 🔔 To make sure you don't miss any of my videos on this and my other channels please: Subscribe here! 👉    / @beanymansports   🐦 Twitter:   / beanymansports   🎵 TikTok:   / beanymansports   📸 Instagram:   / beanymansports   📘 Facebook:   / beanymansports   📧 For business enquiries, sponsorships and ads, please contact: 👉 [email protected] ⏱ Timeline 0:00 Opening press conference begins in Mexico City 0:47 World Cup welcome and media introduction 1:17 Infantino opens the FIFA press conference 3:13 Empty seat tribute to Christophe Gleizes 4:23 Enrique Macaya Marquez World Cup tribute 5:05 Record media presence at the World Cup 6:34 Thanks to Mexico, USA and Canada 7:49 Thanks to teams, staff and World Cup fans 9:23 Mexico City Stadium and World Cup history 11:19 Organising the biggest World Cup in history 13:25 FIFA staff, volunteers and accreditation scale 15:38 Iran, tickets and visas dominate build-up 16:11 Iran participation and football spirit 18:14 Ticket prices, demand and stadium questions 20:02 Entry prices and US sports comparison 21:40 Ticket complaints and legal investigations 23:34 World Cup revenue and football development 25:41 FIFA pass, visa issues and Omar Artan 27:02 Chill, relax and finding visa solutions 27:49 Criticise me but promote World Cup unity 28:41 FIFPRO deal and transfer regulations 30:43 Questions begin from the media 31:49 Infantino reflects on World Cups in Mexico 35:19 World Cup favourites and host city conditions 38:05 BBC question on visas and tournament control 38:57 FIFA and government border decisions 40:32 Trust FIFA to work behind the scenes 41:34 Spanish answer on football unity and emotion 45:20 Question on whether FIFA regrets US hosting 45:58 No regrets over the United States hosting 47:46 Opening ceremony plans and Del Piero story 51:16 Sky News question on ticket prices 51:54 Infantino defends the $60 starting price 53:17 Every dollar going back into football 55:29 FIFA investment, academies and democracy 57:46 Cape Verde, Curacao and Haiti World Cup dreams 1:01:30 Argentina fans and the biggest World Cup stars 1:04:48 Wall Street Journal question on Trump 1:05:38 Infantino on relationship with President Trump 1:07:23 Closing thanks and enjoy the tournament 1:08:10 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe! #gianniinfantino #fifa #worldcup | Gianni Infantino FIFA World Cup press conference today