FIFA President talks about the World Cup controversies: 'We are not kings of the world' The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, spoke this Wednesday (10) about the controversies with visas denied and tickets cut off for Iran fans. It was inevitable to talk about what had already happened off the field. "What happened to Omar was something unfortunate. We tried to discuss it, but we are not kings of the world, we have no control over governments and police", lamented Infantino, referring to the Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was prevented from entering the United States. 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day It was not the only diplomatic conflict dealt with on the eve of the opening of the World Cup at the Azteca stadium. Before even being asked, Gianni Infantino cited the case involving the Iran national team: "I'm happy. When they said, back then, that it would be impossible for Iran to play in the World Cup, I guaranteed that they would play", he says. FIFA president regrets Somalia's referee cut, but says he cannot rule the host countries National Newspaper/ Reproduction Infantino did not mention the war, which began in February. Iranian athletes' visas only came out last week. Members of the delegation were not permitted to enter the United States. Iran complained of discriminatory treatment. Tickets intended for Iranian fans were cancelled. "Each country has its own government. Our world is very aggressive and security is our top priority. We have to respect it", says Gianni Infantino. Regarding the price of tickets, which has kept fans away, the president took the blame away from FIFA: "After we sell, the tickets enter a secondary market, and prices increase. We are open to investigations. The most important thing is: what we raise makes FIFA invest in countries where no one wants to invest." Infantino ended the interview as he began, making a request: '"Let's experience this emotion, which is the World Cup, as a community. I think this is fundamental''. GloboPop: click to see videos from the Jornal Nacional stage READ ALSO Home of Jornal Nacional at the World Cup is in the heart of Manhattan Island, in New York Discover Globo’s latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup Special series on the essence of Brazilian football highlights the talent of our players JN series on the virtues of the only five-time champion team in the world highlights the race of the Brazilian player Last chapter of JN's special series exalts the creativity of Brazilian players Carlo Ancelotti's path to the Brazilian national team is full of achievements; get to know