27 Flights in 24 Matches: FIFA President Faces Criticism over Sustainability
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attended 24 games in just over two weeks throughout North America during the 2026 World Cup, accumulating thousands of air miles.
The trips that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made in the framework of the World Football Championship, which takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, produced more emissions in two weeks than 78 people in a year, according to an investigation carried out by the BBC. Report had already warned that this could be the most polluting World Championship ever, despite FIFA's commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve ne…
The World Cup, which is being hosted by three countries for the first time, poses logistical challenges not only for participants and fans, but also for the international football governing body (FIFA). The British public broadcaster BBC reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino used 27 private jet flights during the 24 matches.
Gianni Infantino attended 24 games in just over two weeks. According to the BBC, a private jet affiliated with Fifa and its president has already travelled more than 50,000 kilometers
Transportation during the World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino also has a busy schedule at this year's World Cup.
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