FIFA President Gianni Infantino spent the 2026 World Cup hopping from city to city, his itinerary [centering on the tournament’s global scale. A manager decried the 48-team expansion as flashy but unremarkable, insisting the sport now feels too commercialized.
Infantino’s whirlwind tour spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his always-visible approach. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach resigned, while authorities pleaded for reviews, with one official gobsmacked by the abrupt collapse. The call for answers grew intense as fans questioned the squad’s shocking slide.