Infantino's World Cup flights emit as much CO2 as 78 people annually, BBC reports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive travel by private jet during the World Cup has drawn scrutiny over its environmental impact. The BBC tracked a Gulfstream G650ER jet used for at least 27 journeys during the group stage, covering over 50,000 kilometers across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

These flights are estimated to have produced 516 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions. This figure is calculated using official British greenhouse gas conversion models and represents the annual emissions of 78 individuals on a global average. Infantino reportedly attended 24 matches from the stands, sometimes in different cities on the same day.

The private jet spent over 66 hours in the air during the group stage. The Gulfstream G650ER consumes an average of 1817 liters of fuel per hour. FIFA has not responded to the BBC's request for confirmation regarding Infantino's use of the aircraft.