The Environmental Impact of the 2026 World Cup
The upcoming World Cup is expected to have a significant environmental footprint due to increased air travel and energy demands for cooling systems.
The 2026 World Cup tournament, hosted by 16 cities in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will be the first to be held across an entire continent, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
According to research from Scientists for Global Responsibility, the expanded tournament is predicted to generate over nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, making it the most climate-damaging World Cup in history.
The beautiful game will have a big environmental footprint in its wake.
With 5.5 million fans expected to attend, the environmental impact is a considerable concern.
Author's summary: Big environmental footprint expected.