2026 World Cup: before kick-off, Gianni Infantino slaloms between controversies
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On the eve of the opening match of the World Cup, pitting Mexico against South Africa on Thursday in Mexico City, the much-maligned president of the International Football Federation brushed aside the angry subjects during his press conference.
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