Gianni Infantino logs extensive travel during World Cup in North America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches across North America since June 13. The tournament features 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with an expanded group stage. His travel is notable for its extensive air miles, including a maximum single flight distance of 2,800 miles from Vancouver to Miami. Infantino's private jet has made 27 flights and is believed to have emitted around 516 tonnes of CO2e during this timeframe. He concluded the group stage on June 28 in Miami, watching the match between Portugal and Colombia.
- •Infantino attended 24 matches in just over two weeks.
- •Travel included 27 flights with an estimated 31,144 miles covered.
- •Longest flight was 2,800 miles from Vancouver to Miami.
- •Emission estimates suggest impact equivalent to 78 individuals' yearly output.
- •Final group stage match watched by Infantino was Portugal vs. Colombia on June 28.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — 27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
- 9:20 AMBBC Sport — 27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
"Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
"Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:20 AM27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 9:20 AM27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
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