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How FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attending multiple World Cup games a day
By Sanjesh Singh at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
If you’ve been watching multiple World Cup games a day, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the FIFA president on more than one occasion.
Yes, your eyes are not tricking you.
Gianni Infantino has been making headlines for attending several World Cup games a day this summer, even if the distan...
Key takeaway Gianni Infantino has been making headlines for attending several World Cup games a day this summer, even if the distance between the host cities are quite far.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents, the FIFA president's ability to attend multiple World Cup games a day may seem like a distant phenomenon, but it has local implications. The fact that Gianni Infantino is traveling via a private jet provided by Qatar Airways, a sponsor of the World Cup, raises questions about the influence of corporate sponsorship on international sports events. As the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which includes Trophy Club, continues to grow as a hub for international sports, the community may see similar sponsorship deals in the future. The FIFA president's attendance at multiple games a day also highlights the complexity of hosting large-scale international events, which can have significant logistical and financial implications for host cities. As Trophy Club considers its own role in hosting local and regional sports events, the community can learn from the examples set by larger international events like the World Cup.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? If you’ve been watching multiple World Cup games a day, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the FIFA president on more than one occasion.
Yes, your eyes are not tricking you.
Gianni Infantino has been making headlines for attending several World Cup games a day this summer, even if the distan...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Sanjesh Singh at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS). To learn more about how The Trophy Club selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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