Why World Cup TV broadcasts always cut to FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Why World Cup TV broadcasts always cut to FIFA president Gianni Infantino centers on a recurring production requirement that ensures top officials appear during matches. The Times of London reported that for the Qatar 2022 men’s World Cup, emails were sent to television crews instructing them to show Infantino during games, with guidance that he should not be shown on his mobile phone. For this tournament, Infantino used a private jet provided by Qatar Airways, a FIFA sponsor, while aiming to attend two matches per day in the group stage. Host Broadcast Service (HBS) produces the feed, and FIFA says it does not direct specific shots. Still, an agreement mandates “dignitary” coverage, including “VVIP” officials, such as Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, and prominent cuts that are less common in other competitions.