The environmental impact of the 2026 World Cup

The Environmental Impact of the 2026 World Cup

The upcoming World Cup is likely to leave a significant environmental footprint due to increased air travel! and energy demands for cooling systems.

As many as 5.5 million fans will attend the 2026 World Cup tournament, hosted by 16 cities in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

This tournament will be the first to be held across an entire continent, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, 40 more than previous tournaments.

According to Scientists for Global Responsibility, the expanded tournament will generate over nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the most 'climate damaging' tournament in history.

Author's summary: The 2026 World Cup will have a significant environmental impact.

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Geographical Geographical — 2025-10-27

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