FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken out against critics of the World Cup. In a lengthy statement, he accused them of spreading false information and hate. He praised the tournament for bringing people together and providing entertainment.

Infantino's comments were published on his Instagram account and FIFA's website. He expressed regret that critics missed the positive aspects of the event due to their negative focus. The World Cup had faced criticism on several issues, including entry denials and alleged political influence.

Further details on Infantino's statement and the criticisms faced by FIFA are available from the source. The statement marks a response from the FIFA leader to the concerns raised during the tournament.