The Sun: Infantino's World Cup flights cover nearly 97,000 kilometers, climate commitments questioned
According to The Sun, FIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive air travel during the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico has drawn criticism for contradicting FIFA's climate pledges. Over 39 days, Infantino flew nearly 96,560 kilometers—more than twice the Earth's circumference—attending 44 of 104 matches. His shortest flight was 28 minutes from Seattle to Vancouver. FIFA's climate strategy aims for 50% emission reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2040, but the 2026 World Cup is projected to generate 9 million tons of greenhouse gases, a 137% increase from the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Air travel alone is expected to produce 7.7 million tons of carbon emissions, roughly four times the average of World Cups from 2010 to 2022, making it potentially one of the most environmentally destructive sporting events in history. Infantino previously stated FIFA is committed to climate responsibility.
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