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Gianni Infantino travels extensively for 2026 World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Gianni Infantino travels extensively for 2026 World Cup matches

Summary

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is on a rigorous travel schedule for the 2026 World Cup. He aims to attend two matches per day, utilizing a private jet provided by Qatar Airways. Following the opening game in Mexico City, he quickly moved between several host cities, including Guadalajara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver. This extensive travel is part of his commitment to overseeing the tournament, despite it being spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, covering vast distances. Concerns arise regarding the environmental impact, with estimates indicating the tournament may be the most polluting ever staged.

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By the Numbers

•Infantino attended all 64 matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
•The 2026 World Cup spans 16 stadiums across three countries.
•He plans to take a private jet for daily travel between games.
•Environmental estimates predict 9 million tons of carbon emissions from the tournament.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino went to all 64 games in Qatar, his 2026 World Cup plan is somehow worse

What they're saying

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Gianni Infantino managed to take in all 64 matches at the last World Cup without ever straying far from his base in Doha. It was billed at the time as a show of commitment from the FIFA president.
— Yahoo Sports

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