FIFA President Gianni Infantino spent the 2026 World Cup hopping from city to city, his itinerary [centering on the tournament’s global scale. A team boss decried the 48-team expansion as flashy but unremarkable, insisting the sport now feels too profit-focused.
Infantino’s perpetual business trips spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his hands-on leadership. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach quit, while authorities pushed for probes, with one official gobsmacked by the abrupt collapse. The call for answers grew most urgent as fans questioned how such a star-studded side could stumble.