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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Flies Over 50,000 Kilometers During 2026 World Cup Group Stage
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First reported by N12 · 25 minutes ago
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino traveled over 50,000 kilometers by private plane during the 2026 World Cup group stage, attending multiple matches across three countries. His flights, tracked by the BBC, equate to the annual emissions of 78 people, raising questions about sustainability amid his public commitments. FIFA did not comment on the findings.
- 01Gianni Infantino flew over 50,000 kilometers during the 2026 World Cup group stage.
- 02He attended multiple matches daily, often in cities hundreds of miles apart.
- 03BBC tracked 27 flights by Infantino’s private plane during the tournament’s first two weeks.
- 04His flights’ carbon footprint equals the yearly emissions of 78 average people.
- 05Infantino publicly committed to sustainability despite the environmental impact of his travel.
- 06FIFA did not respond to BBC’s request for comment on the travel emissions.
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