FIFA president Gianni Infantino leaves the ongoing World Cup shortly before the semi-finals begin, according to reports from The Mirror and Inside World Football. Both outlets say he departs the tournament on the eve of the semi-final round and flies to Doha, Qatar. Inside World Football reports that he attends the funeral of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s late father, with proceedings described as a Qatari funeral. The reports also note that Infantino has been present at numerous World Cup matches across North America, traveling to games throughout the group stage and knockout phase. Inside World Football adds that he previously flew to matches using a jet provided by Qatar Airways and that he departed Miami on 12 July, before making the trip to Doha. The Mirror frames the departure as happening about a day before the semi-finals get underway, and it similarly links the timing to the funeral in Qatar. The accounts agree on the departure timing and the destination, while details of the exact family member being mourned are described in connection with the funeral in Doha.