# Infantino's World Cup dash on a private jet sparks climate backlash over 500 tons of CO2

> FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing criticism during the 2026 World Cup after reports emerged that he has been using a private jet to move between host venues.

- **Source:** [Thecooldown](https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/fifa-president-infantino-private-jet-travel-world-cup/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a40342cd2e4a413fa9a33fd)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Planes
- **Tags:** #infantino #world #backlash #private #climate #criticism #dash #during
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