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 marathon stops spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his hands-on leadership. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach quit, while authorities launched inquiries, with one official gobsmacked by the speed of the exit. The call for answers grew most urgent as fans questioned the squad’s shocking slide.