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Gianni Infantino maintains his position as head of FIFA by promising and distributing World Cup revenue to global soccer federations, which then vote for him.
Host cities for the World Cup bear significant expenses for FIFA but receive little direct financial benefit in return.
The primary barrier for international fans attending the World Cup in the United States is the high overall cost, including flights and hotels, rather than visa issues.