US EditionVancouver Police Deny FIFA Motorcade Request for Gianni Infantino
VPD said motorcades that close intersections are reserved for visiting heads of state, not FIFA executives, as the congress brings together 211 member associations.
- Vancouver police denied FIFA's request for a 'level four' motorcade escort for Gianni Infantino at this week's 76th FIFA Congress, a high-security convoy typically reserved for world leaders.
- FIFA's protocol request matches arrangements for President Donald Trump and The Pope, exceeding the security level granted to Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, suggesting the organization views Infantino as equivalent to global religious and political leaders.
- While FIFA generates $11 billion from the tournament, the organization provides $0 for transportation, leaving New Jersey TRANSIT with a $48 million bill to move fans safely to stadiums.
- A FIFA spokesperson stated Tuesday that Infantino was not aware of, or involved in, any requests regarding his transportation and security matters for the FIFA Congress.
- The incident reflects broader concerns about FIFA's detachment from communities hosting the 2026 World Cup, as the tournament has created an affordability crisis with ticket and transportation costs reaching unprecedented levels.
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