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2026 FIFA World Cup set to be most polluting in history

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to be the most environmentally damaging in history, with estimated greenhouse gas emissions of 9 million tons of CO2 equivalent. This significant increase, nearly double the historical average, is primarily driven by extensive air travel between the three host countries—the US, Canada, and Mexico—and an expanded tournament format with 48 teams and 104 matches. Ironically, the event will also be severely impacted by climate change, as many host cities face extreme heat and humidity, posing risks to players and attendees. AI

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2026 FIFA World Cup set to be most polluting in history

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mattias Goldmann, Contributor ·

    FIFA WORLD CUP: Climate Is The Loser - Highest Impact Ever

    The FIFA 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada has highest climate emissions ever. Here's why - and positive examples on how football and soccer can be greener.

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