FIFA World Cup 2026 Set to Be Most Polluting Tournament in History

FIFA's expanded 2026 World Cup is projected to be the most environmentally damaging edition of the tournament to date, according to multiple studies. The increased scale of the event, which features more teams and matches than ever before, is a key driver of the higher emissions estimates. This comes despite FIFA having publicly committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The organization has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Critics argue the expansion plans directly contradict FIFA's own stated climate goals.
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