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Infantino Makes World Cup Eve Speech

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered a speech on the eve of the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca, mirroring his controversial 2022 Qatar monologue.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino took the stage on Wednesday at a tent near Estadio Azteca, renamed Estadio Ciudad de México for the World Cup, ahead of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South Africa. His speech echoes his controversial 2022 World Cup monologue in Qatar, where he claimed to feel "gay, disabled, Qatari, Arab, African and like a migrant worker" in an hour-long address that became an internet meme.

The Estadio Azteca, often described as the western hemisphere's cathedral of football, will host matches during the 2026 tournament. Infantino's pre-tournament appearances have become notable for their unusual nature, with this latest speech drawing media attention as the World Cup begins. amunra-opinie.pl