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FIFA vice-president says World Cup concerns are exaggerated

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani says political and security worries about the upcoming World Cup are overblown and will fade once play begins.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday that widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new. He added that those worries will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked.

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