Fifa president Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate, false narratives

⁠Fifa president Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.

In an open letter published on Monday, Infantino, 56, said detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions ‌of fans around the world who witnessed the tournament, won by Spain and staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“You were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” he said.