FIFA President Gianni Infantino spent the 2026 World Cup hopping from city to city, his schedule mirroring the globe-trotting spectacle. A team boss decried the 48-team expansion as tacky and trite, insisting the sport now feels too profit-focused.
Infantino’s whirlwind tour spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his deep personal involvement. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach resigned, while authorities pushed for probes, with one official gobsmacked by how quickly it unraveled. The call for answers grew intense as fans questioned how such a star-studded side could stumble.