Vancouver police denied motorcade request for FIFA's Gianni Infantino

Field Level Media
29 Apr 2026, 03:55 GMT+10

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

Vancouver's police department denied a request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to utilize a motorcade escort for his trip to the city this week for the annual FIFA Congress.

Per a report from Global News, the request was for a full motorcade escort, which would have allowed Infantino to travel through traffic lights and without interruption. Vancouver is set to host seven World Cup matches this summer including a Round of 32 and Round of 16 match.

'Any transportation arrangements that are made will be appropriate, measured, and consistent with how Vancouver safely hosts major international events,' Vancouver mayor Ken Simms' office said in a statement.

FIFA released a statement to multiple media outlets saying that Infantino was not involved in the decision to request the motorcade.

'President was not aware of, or involved in, any requests with authorities in relation to his transportation and security matters for the 76th FIFA Congress,' FIFA's statement said. 'In line with previous arrangements for such events, FWC26 Canada, as local organisers, liaised with authorities requesting support in relation to all delegates, guests, and stakeholders.

'FIFA does not comment on transportation and security protocols involving the FIFA President and would like to thank law enforcement in Vancouver for their ongoing support this week.'

--Field Level Media

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