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Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Infantino Holds Mexico City Briefing Before 2026 World Cup Opener
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 13

Infantino Holds Mexico City Briefing Before 2026 World Cup Opener

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 13

Summary

  • Mexico City hosted FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a pre-match news conference ahead of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
  • The appearance came one day before Mexico faces South Africa in the tournament opener, putting FIFA's top official before media as the event begins.
  • The report offered no major policy announcement, focusing instead on the ceremonial buildup around a World Cup being staged in North America.
  • That backdrop coincided with early on-field attention elsewhere in the tournament, including the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in its first match.

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