FIFA President Gianni Infantino spent the 2026 World Cup hopping from city to city, his jet-setting reflecting the event’s far-flung venues. A team boss decried the 48-team expansion as flashy but unremarkable, insisting the sport now feels too money-driven.
Infantino’s marathon stops spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his deep personal involvement. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach quit, while authorities pushed for probes, with one official gobsmacked by the speed of the exit. The call for answers grew loudest as fans questioned how such a star-studded side could stumble.