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World Service,11 Jun 2026,49 mins

Head of Fifa tells fans to "chill"

Newsday

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The head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has defended the organisation of the football World Cup, on the eve of the opening ceremony. It comes amid fierce criticisms over visas, tickets and the US's stance towards the Iranian team. We also speak to the captain of the South African team head of tonights match with Mexico. And we look at the repatriation of hundreds of Nigerians from South Africa. Presenters: Barbara Plett Usher and James Copnall. (Photo: FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico. Credit: Henry Romero/Reuters).

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