Gianni Infantino

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Swiss-Italian football administrator

Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino is a Swiss football administrator and the president of FIFA since 2016. He has also been an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member since 2020. Born in Brig, Switzerland, he also holds Italian and Lebanese citizenship.

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Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino and Giovanni Infantino

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations

FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations are underway, but visa issues and protests are creating political tensions.

World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa in the opening match • FRANCE 24 English 📹 France 24 — Jun 12, 05:39 AM · 5min
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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Euronews — Jun 12, 04:30 AM
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