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Infantino Rejects Ban Overturn, Faces IOC Probe, Trump Booed

7/22/2026

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Gianni Infantino denied involvement in overturning Balogun’s ban, prompting an IOC probe after a FairSquare request.
President Donald Trump called 2026 men’s World Cup “the most spectacular,” attended only the final, and was booed while sitting beside Infantino.
FIFA reported over 6.8 million attendees and 99.7 percent occupancy, the second-best ever.
Football Supporters Europe warned of “unprecedented exclusion” after Iran’s visa problems and record ticket prices made the event the most expensive.

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Gianni Infantino denied involvement in overturning Balogun’s ban, prompting an IOC probe after a FairSquare request.
President Donald Trump called 2026 men’s World Cup “the most spectacular,” attended only the final, and was booed while sitting beside Infantino.
FIFA reported over 6.8 million attendees and 99.7 percent occupancy, the second-best ever.
Football Supporters Europe warned of “unprecedented exclusion” after Iran’s visa problems and record ticket prices made the event the most expensive.