The World's Most Polluting Game: A Climate Catastrophe Waiting to Happen The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a disaster on multiple fronts.
One of the most alarming aspects has nothing to do with politics or controversy, but rather the event's potential for unprecedented greenhouse gas emissions. Air travel will play a significant role in these concerns.
According to researchers, approximately 7. 7 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent will be emitted from air travel alone during the tournament.