Concerns raised over 2026 World Cup's environmental impact
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, is facing scrutiny over its environmental pledges, with concerns that it may become the most polluting tournament despite initial carbon-neutral goals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, is facing scrutiny regarding its environmental promises. In their 2018 bid, the host nations pledged to deliver "the greenest" and "least carbon-emitting tournament of the modern era," aiming for carbon neutrality. However, recent analysis suggests the event could instead become the most polluting World Cup to date. The initial environmental objectives were based on three key strategies, which are now being re-evaluated for their effectiveness in achieving the ambitious carbon reduction goals.
Sources: Le Monde — International