Infantino Calls 2026 the Greatest World Cup of All Time

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been unrestrained in his praise of the 2026 World Cup, publicly labelling it the greatest tournament in the competition's history. Sky Sports reported his comments on Saturday as the event heads into its final weekend.

Infantino's declaration arrives at a moment when the tournament has generated enormous revenue and record global interest, though it has also attracted criticism over ticket affordability and the political environment surrounding it.

His 'GOAT' verdict is unlikely to go unchallenged, but it underlines the self-confident mood at FIFA headquarters as they prepare to hand over the trophy on Sunday in New York.