FIFA主席詹尼·因凡蒂诺在卡塔尔世界杯决赛后一周发布声明，针对对赛事的各项批评进行回应[1]。他在一份900字的声明中表示，批评者"被仇恨和批评所消耗"，以至于错过了世界杯带来的美好时刻，同时指责媒体和评论人士忽视了赛事的"欢乐与团结"[1]。
因凡蒂诺在Instagram和FIFA官网发布的帖子中为FIFA"呈现世界最佳表演"进行辩护[1]。他针对世界杯期间的多项批评进行了回应，包括伊朗队官员、索马里裁判和球迷被拒入美国的问题[1]。对于关于伊朗官员入境的指控，因凡蒂诺声称"伊朗进入美国没有事件或冲突"发生，并声称FIFA"不懈工作以团结两个交战国家"[1]。此外，赛事期间还遭遇高票价、商业化中场休息等多方面批评[1]。
因凡蒂诺上一次举行全国际媒体新闻发布会在2023年3月[1]。
FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued a lengthy statement one week after the World Cup final, accusing critics of spreading "hate and false rumors" about the tournament [1]. In a 900-word post published across Instagram and FIFA's official website, Infantino defended the organization's role in presenting "the world's best show" while asserting that media commentators and analysts had overlooked the "joy and unity" the competition generated [1].
The statement directly addressed multiple controversies surrounding the World Cup, including disputes over ticket pricing and entry restrictions affecting Iranian team officials and other delegations [1]. Responding to concerns about Iranian officials being denied entry to the United States, Infantino claimed that "Iran entering America proceeded without incident or conflict" and emphasized that FIFA had "worked tirelessly to unite two warring nations" [1]. In a pointed message to detractors, he wrote: "Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all" [1].
Infantino's statement marked a notable escalation in his public criticism of the media and opposition voices. His most recent full press conference with international journalists had taken place in March 2023, following a Rwanda conference where he had questioned reporters directly, asking "why are you so mean?" [1]