FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces criticism for using a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches, leading to concerns about high carbon emissions and sustainability.

• FIFA president Gianni Infantino has used a private jet to attend 10 matches in seven days during the 2026 World Cup
• Environmentalists criticize Infantino's travel for increasing carbon emissions, with estimates of 300-500 tons of CO2 from his flights
• FIFA defends its travel choices as cost-effective and states it covers all travel expenses