Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices and urges fans to stay calm over referee travel ban

Gianni Infantino addressed criticism of World Cup ticket costs. He argued the pricing reflects the event's scale and revenue needs. Infantino said the prices are fair for fans worldwide. He also responded to a separate issue involving a referee. The referee was denied entry to the United States for the tournament. Infantino urged fans to "chill" about the travel denial. He suggested the matter should not distract from the competition. The comments came during a broader discussion of tournament logistics.