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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
Key takeaways
- Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ingratiated himself with US President Donald Trump over the past two years
- Football issues correspondent Published49 minutes ago There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
- The tournament is supposed to bring together the best of the best in football - players, coaches and officials.
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ingratiated himself with US President Donald Trump over the past two years
Football issues correspondent Published49 minutes ago There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into the United States for the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament is supposed to bring together the best of the best in football - players, coaches and officials.
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