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The climate bill for the World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada will be enormous, driven by the vast distances between the 16 host cities and the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams.

The World Cup is on track to be among the most polluting sports events ever held

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When the referee blew the whistle to start the match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday, June 11, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, it marked the beginning of the biggest World Cup ever. But it will also be the most damaging to the climate, a new report finds.

The report, FIFA’s Climate Blind Spot, published by the British think tank New Weather Institute, shows that the tournament as a whole will emit at least 9 million tons of CO2. By comparison, all Danish passenger cars emitted 6 million tons in 2024.Oversættelsesdisclaimer

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