FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

Mar 10, 2026 - 04:00
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FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Heimo Schirgi, FIFA soccer chief event operations officer, speaks during a March 9, 2026 news conference in Dallas, Texas announcing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival soccer experience.

FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.