How many miles has Gianni Infantino flown at World Cup?

How many miles has Gianni Infantino flown at World Cup? revisits the scale of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s 2026 World Cup travel. The Associated Press reviewed flight logs for a private business jet he has used in recent years, and corroborated the timeline using AP photos plus images posted by FIFA and by Infantino himself on Instagram. The analysis concludes that by the time either Argentina or Spain wins the tournament, his flights will total enough distance to circle the globe almost 2½ times. Infantino’s aircraft access was provided by a Gulfstream G650 drawn from the Qatari government fleet, operated by the private charter division of Qatar Airways, a World Cup sponsor. FlightAware data show that starting with a June 9 Los Angeles to Mexico City flight before the tournament opener, the jet averaged more than one sortie per day and exceeded three on some days. His itinerary included match attendance across 16 venues, plus stops in New York for an interview and in Miami for a FIFA summit with representatives from 211 member associations. The article notes FIFA did not comment.