FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

This past Saturday, Cordeiro celebrated an early 70th birthday at a dinner in Miami surrounded by family and friends including top FIFA officials and soccer executives — a brief pause before the World Cup kickoff.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces criticism over strict visa checks on teams from countries like Senegal and Uzbekistan, high travel costs, visa hurdles, and US immigration policies.

His immigration policies and global tensions have created controversy ahead of the tournament's opening.

After criticism, FIFA offered a small number of $60 tickets to national federations for their regular supporters.