World Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino asks FIFA critics to “meditate, pray or watch football”0

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• July 27, 2026

Infantino also addressed criticism surrounding the standard of refereeing at the tournament, particularly concerns about political interference after US striker Folarin Balogun was made available for the round of 16 match when FIFA lifted his one-match suspension, following intervention by US President Donald Trump. Of the other 191 red cards shown at a men’s World