Infantino jokes about English fans at World Cup during global forum
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, made a playful remark about British football fans while speaking at the World Economic Forum. He referenced the behaviour of English supporters at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, highlighting that there were “virtually no incidents” once the tournament began. Infantino joked that, for the first time in history, no British fan was arrested during a World Cup, which he called “really, really special.” His comments drew attention from fans and media, and he also discussed the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and related issues.
What we know
- Gianni Infantino made a tongue-in-cheek comment about British fans’ reputation at major tournaments.
- He noted that at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, there were “virtually no incidents” involving British supporters.
- Infantino described the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup as a “celebration” and a “party.”
- He acknowledged criticism over high ticket prices for the 2026 finals, admitting “the tickets are not cheap.”
- FIFA received more than 500 million ticket requests during the latest application window, which Infantino called “incredible.”
