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2026 World Cup: A climate disaster in the making

Le Monde (English) · Jun 11, 2026, 11:25 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The upcoming World Cup is set to be the most polluting in history, multiplying both the number of matches and the distances teams and fans must travel from one stadium to another. FIFA is embracing this irresponsible approach, which risks harming both players and the sport itself.

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