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27 FLIGHTS, 24 MATCHES: THE CARBON COST OF FIFA PRESIDENT’S WORLD CUP TOUR

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer's World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.

The tournament is spread over three countries - the US, Canada and Mexico - with 16 host cities, and there are more matches than ever as the group stage has been expanded.

In Fifa’s 2026 World Cup sustainability and human rights strategy, the president said: “Whether we speak about climate, human rights, diseases or disabilities, we are committed to play our part.”

BBC Verify and BBC Sport have been tracking a private jet - linked to Fifa and Infantino - which has taken 27 flights during the tournament to cities where the Fifa boss has been pictured attending matches.

The estimated climate impact from this jet over a fortnight is roughly equivalent to those from 78 people on average over a whole year.