2026 World Cup set to be ‘most polluting’ sporting event in history – Down to Earth

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The 2026 World Cup is bringing excitement to football fans around the world, but it will also come at a cost for the environment. The 2026 edition is officially projected to be the most polluting sporting event in history, with a total carbon footprint of 9 million tonnes of CO2, nearly double the average of the last four tournaments. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more. 

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