FIFA World Cup's Real MVP: Gianni Infantino's Qatari Private Jet | Outlook India

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, spent significant time in the air during the 2026 World Cup, crossing three countries as the tournament’s farthest-reaching edition ends with Sunday’s final in New Jersey. The Associated Press analysis described Infantino’s travel by combining flight logs for a private business jet used by the FIFA president with photographs from AP and images posted on Instagram by FIFA and Infantino himself. The assessment indicates that by the time either Argentina or Spain wins the title, he will have flown far enough to circle the planet almost 2.5 times. The article also notes that Infantino’s schedule included matches, meetings, and other official appearances as the tournament moved through 16 cities across four time zones. His extensive flights were part of a logistical push to keep pace with matches throughout the competition.