Infantino’s Visa Storm, Canada’s Home World Cup Moment — June 11, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup pressure is already here: Gianni Infantino defended FIFA after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied U.S. entry, while Canada prepares its first home World Cup match and England closes warm-ups with a 3-0 win. In this episode: Top stories: 1. World Cup 2026: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US visa | Football News | Sky Sports — Sky Sports https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/13552857/world-cup-2026-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-says-chill-and-relax-after-somali-referee-denied-us-visa 2. Step Back: If a World Cup referee, player, or official can’t get into a host country, who actually has the final say — FIFA or the government — and what protections are supposed to keep immigration politics from shaping the tournament? 3. 5 Things to Watch as CANMNT compete in a home FIFA World Cup — Canada Soccer https://news.canadasoccer.com/5-things-to-watch-as-canmnt-compete-in-a-home-fifa-world-cup 4. 2026 WORLD CUP GROUP K | Portugal and Colombia dark horses, DRC make historic return — Times Live https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/fifa-world-cup-2026/2026-06-09-2026-world-cup-group-k-portugal-and-colombia-dark-horses-drc-make-historic-return/ 5. England 3-0 Costa Rica: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gordon shines for Three Lions - Sports Mole — Sports Mole https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/england/result/england-sign-off-world-cup-warm-ups-with-confidence-boosting-win-over-costa-rica_598958.html Follow and rate World Cup Morning on Apple Podcasts. Feedback? Email [email protected]