US EditionWorld Cup 2026: 1 Year Out, Host Cities Prepare to Seize Their Moment in Spotlight
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin in 12 months across 16 stadiums in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, featuring a record 48 teams.
- The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams and its spread over large distances has raised skepticism about FIFA's commitment to reducing the event's carbon footprint.
- Organizers plan 104 matches across three regional hubs, expecting over five million fans and significant air travel for teams and supporters due to the vast geography.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledged to combat global warming, and FIFA committed in 2018 to measuring and offsetting emissions, but the estimated carbon impact exceeds 3.7 million tonnes of CO2.
- Despite criticism and a recent Swiss penalty for false climate claims, FIFA has avoided promises on 2026, while environmental concerns persist about World Cup growth increasing emissions and resource use.
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World Cup 2026: 1 year out, host cities prepare to seize their moment in spotlight
Opportunity is knocking for an entire continent. The 2026 World Cup could change the way 16 regions in North America look and operate for years to come — at least that’s the plan, if organizers can capitalize on it. Why is the World Cup such a rare opportunity for host cities? The 2026 World Cup has been billed as the biggest sporting event in history. For 39 days next summer, 6.5 million fans will flock to soccer matches for a tournament that …
Triple-hosted World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet
The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico and sceptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost. FIFA, the governing body of world football, like the International Olympic Committee,…
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Triple-hosted World Cup: huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet
The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico and sceptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost.
Monterrey. The general secretary of the Mexican Football Federation, ñigo Riestra, said this Monday that foreign visitors to the World Cup of 2026, will have the possibility to enjoy more than football at Mexico headquarters. "There is a great opportunity for many people who decide not to go to the United States; in Mexico they will have their home during the World Cup and there will be moments to watch a game in the capital, another in Guadalaj…
Triple-hosted World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet - Soccer America
The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and skeptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost. FIFA, the governing body of world soccer—like the International Olympic Committee—insists it is working to reduce the […] The post Triple-hosted World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet appeared first on Soccer Ame…
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