FIFA President celebrates record attendance amid World Cup controversies and upsets
FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrated the tournament's record attendance of 3,605,357 spectators during the World Cup, stating football unites people. Meanwhile, issues arose as Iraqi players faced prolonged detentions at U.S. airports, highlighting complications amid the ongoing competition. This World Cup has produced unexpected outcomes, including upsets like Paraguay eliminating Germany on penalties.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 19:31 UTC
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