With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in less than six weeks, world football’s governing body held its annual congress in Vancouver — one of the host cities alongside Mexico and the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he will seek reelection and confirmed that Iran will take part in the tournament. But the meeting was also marked by controversy, after an attempt to stage a symbolic Israel‑Palestine handshake backfired. Kieran Canning, senior football correspondent at the AFP news agency, joins DW from London to unpack the latest developments.
Chapters:
00:00 World Cup countdown raises concerns over cost and politics
00:23 Protests in Vancouver over housing and rising prices
01:11 FIFA defends ticket prices and World Cup revenues
01:45 Infantino announces re‑election bid amid criticism
02:01 Iran’s inclusion and failed Israel‑Palestine handshake
03:00 Kieran Canning: Infantino criticised for political stunt
04:11 Can this World Cup really stay free of politics?
05:42 Who profits from the World Cup – and can fans afford it?
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