The report says Infantino made 27 flights between cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada while attending 24 matches. The aircraft was reportedly in the air for more than 66 hours during the period examined.
Several journeys drew particular attention. On 13 June, the jet reportedly flew from Vancouver to Miami after Infantino attended Australia against Turkey. On 15 June, the itinerary allegedly included travel from Miami to Seattle before a further flight to Los Angeles for another match.
That schedule reflects the demands of a sprawling tournament, but it also highlights the privileges available to football’s most powerful officials.
has made climate commitments central to its tournament planning, including targets to cut emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040. The organisation has also promoted public transport, electric vehicles and the use of existing stadiums.
The report says defended Infantino’s travel as part of his tournament, business and member-association commitments. It reportedly added that commercial flights, private charters or other options may be used depending on efficiency and cost.
That explanation may address logistics, but it does not remove the optics problem. Private aviation is widely regarded as one of the most carbon-intensive forms of travel, making senior football figures especially vulnerable to accusations of double standards.
The issue is likely to follow Infantino beyond this tournament. will face growing scrutiny over whether its environmental pledges apply equally to the leadership travelling between venues and to the millions of supporters asked to change their habits.
The next major test will come with future expanded competitions, where longer distances and denser schedules could make private aviation even more tempting. For , the challenge is not simply reaching every match-it is proving that its sustainability message survives the journey.