FIFA Calls 2026 World Cup a Success Despite Controversies

On July 19, FIFA's leader Gianni Infantino called the 2026 World Cup an "incredible success." But the tournament faced problems: President Trump got a U.S. player's penalty overturned, drawing rare criticism from Europe's soccer officials; a Somali referee was blocked from entering the U.S. and pulled from duty; and prize money hit record highs. Infantino said everything was done correctly.