2026 World Cup set to become the “most polluting” games ever
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As nearly 300,000 fans prepare to arrive in Los Angeles for the men’s World Cup soccer championship in mid-June, the international soccer federation is coming under fire for what climate scientists and advocates are calling the most polluting World Cup in history.
This year’s event is being held in 16 stadiums across three giant countries: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
That’s despite the fact that climate change is worsening, the risk of playing in dangerous heat is rising and the federation, FIFA, has a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions 50% by 2030.
This year’s event is being held in 16 stadiums across three giant countries: Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
That’s despite the fact that climate change is worsening, the risk of playing in dangerous heat is rising and the federation, FIFA, has a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions 50% by 2030.
