The start of the 2026 World Cup has not only brought goals and surprises on the field, but also controversy off it. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been trending after the huge number of trips he made in the tournament’s opening days was revealed.
According to reports tracking his schedule, Infantino is said to have traveled more than 31,000 kilometers in just 10 days, moving between the United States, Mexico, and Canada to attend different matches in the championship.
The official has been present at multiple World Cup venues, even managing to watch several matches in a single day thanks to private flights that allow him to move quickly between cities.
The figure sparked a wave of reactions on social media, where numerous users questioned both the logistics of his travel and the environmental impact of his schedule during the tournament.
Some critics pointed out that the level of travel contrasts with institutional rhetoric about sustainability, while others simply highlighted the scale of the operation needed to keep up with the World Cup schedule.
Beyond the controversy, the truth is that the 2026 World Cup has turned Infantino into one of the tournament’s most visible figures, not only because of his institutional role, but also because of his intense presence in the stadiums.
And in a championship where everything is measured in goals, there are also figures off the field that do not go unnoticed.