This was the best group stage in World Cup history: FIFA president

A conservative country like Qatar is hosting the World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino was under a lot of pressure from the beginning.

However, the Middle Eastern country finished the group stage and round of sixteen of the World Cup with a lot of success, overcoming the various criticisms and debates of the Europeans.

A break of two days. How is this World Cup in Qatar? He was exuberant from the start, once again the satisfaction of perfection dripped into the FIFA president's voice.

In this year's World Cup, there was a fierce battle between the teams in the group stage. No team could advance to the second stage with full 9 points from the group stage. And there was incident after incident.

Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia in the group stage and Germany's elimination were among the best events in history. It did not stop in the round of sixteen. Morocco sent off the former world champion Spain.

Tuesday was the first break after the start of the World Cup. While talking to the media that day, Infantino had a look of relief in his eyes.

FIFA president said, 'I have seen all the matches. In fact, quite simply and clearly, it was the best group stage in FIFA World Cup history.'

Infantino added, 'The game is going on in a great atmosphere. Some great goals are being seen. There is incredible excitement. There are also many surprising results. Smaller teams are beating bigger teams. Now there is no such thing as small party or big party. Equality has been created in all parties.'

For the first time in the history of the World Cup, teams from all continents have qualified for the knock-outs. This shows that football has really spread globally. I feel really good about it' - added the FIFA president.