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 tacky and trite, insisting the sport now feels too money-driven.
Infantino’s marathon stops spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his always-visible approach. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach quit, while authorities launched inquiries, with one official gobsmacked by the abrupt collapse. The call for answers grew most urgent as fans questioned the team’s sudden downfall.