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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across North America with 48 participating teams, is projected to generate unprecedented environmental consequences through extensive travel and greenhouse gas emissions. Individual supporters attending multiple matches could each produce several tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, while the tournament overall may generate approximately 9 million tons of CO2e. Environmental analysts warn this could make it the most polluting World Cup in history, raising concerns about the planet's capacity to absorb such emissions from a single sporting event.

The environmental impact of major global sporting events highlights the tension between international competition and climate sustainability, making this tournament a significant case study for how large-scale events affect planetary health.