Infantino travels by private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is using a private jet provided by Qatar Airways to attend two World Cup matches each day. This itinerary comes amidst concerns over the environmental impact, as the tournament is projected to generate about 9 million tons of carbon dioxide. Infantino will traverse the vast distances across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making each day a logistical challenge as he seeks to maximize his presence at the event. The unique travel arrangement stems from Qatar Airways' sponsorship deal with FIFA, giving Infantino the necessary support for his ambitious plans during the competition.
- •Infantino plans to attend two matches daily through the tournament.
- •Travel involves vast distances across the host nations.
- •Qatar Airways provides the private jet as a sponsorship benefit.
- •Event expected to produce approximately 9 million tons of carbon dioxide.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — How FIFA president Gianni Infantino is attending so many World Cup matches in environmentally unfriendly, expensive way
- 4:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day
"Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across tournament World Cup to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide Gianni Infantino is planning to attend two World Cup games each day where possible for the rest of the tournament despite the huge distances involved. The Fifa president has access to a private jet provided by Qatar Airways as a value-in-kind element of its sponsorship deal with the world governing body, which will come in useful as Infantino journeys across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...
"This isn't the greatest step for a carbon footprint.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:41 PMHow FIFA president Gianni Infantino is attending so many World Cup matches in environmentally unfriendly, expensive way
This isn't the greatest step for a carbon footprint.
- The Guardian SportJun 16, 2026, 4:00 AMInfantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day
Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across tournament World Cup to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide Gianni Infantino is planning to attend two World Cup games each day where possible for the rest of the tournament despite the huge distances involved. The Fifa president has access to a private jet provided by Qatar Airways as a value-in-kind element of its sponsorship deal with the world governing body, which will come in useful as Infantino journeys across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...
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