Watch: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Raises Lebanese Flag at World Cup 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino brought Lebanon to the grandest stage of football after sharing a viral video on his official Instagram account waving the Lebanese flag from the stands of a FIFA World Cup 2026 match.
Infantino captioned the video with a proud message:
“As a proud Lebanese citizen, it was fantastic to hold our beautiful flag on football’s biggest stage!”
The moments quickly ignited social media, drawing massive engagement from football fans globally and especially within the Lebanese community, thrilled to see their national flag featured prominently at the World Cup.
Infantino’s Lebanese Citizenship Reminded Fans of Historic Roots
The symbolic gesture reminded fans of Infantino’s official ties to the Mediterranean country. The FIFA chief officially received his Lebanese citizenship earlier this year on February 17, 2026, during a formal ceremony at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in Beirut. The citizenship was granted via an official decree signed by President Joseph Aoun.
Infantino, who has maternal Lebanese roots, has publicly expressed his immense pride in his heritage and his deep cultural connection to Lebanon on multiple international occasions.
With the 2026 World Cup capturing the world’s attention, the FIFA president’s proud display of his dual citizenship has become one of the most talked-about off-pitch moments of the tournament.

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