Oi road rage can actually bring out the young “I’ve got nothing to lose & no fear running around endz” in you and then you remember you’re 36 with a career and responsibilities, you can’t punch strangers because of arguments (except for racists)
When Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018, it had to suspend normal visa rules for the tournament. Foreigners with tickets could enter visa-free, using a scheme called ‘Fan ID.’
Russia also had to do weird stuff to keep FIFA’s sponsors happy. For example, small shops near Fan Zones and stadiums could only sell Budweiser beer on match days.
So yes, FIFA absolutely does dictate conditions to host governments when it suits FIFA. Infantino pretending otherwise is nonsense.