"Dr Madeleine Orr is a leading sport and climate expert who believes the 2026 World Cup "sends a dangerous message about the intentions of Fifa and other events to just get bigger and bigger". Next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be the first to be held across an entire continent, feature 48 teams and have 104 matches - 40 more than before."
""It's completely misaligned with the promises [Fifa] have made publicly to reduce emissions," says Dr Orr, assistant professor of sport ecology at the University of Toronto. "At this point, it's damage control." In their original bid for the 2026 World Cup, the three prospective host nations hoped the event would "establish new standards for environmental sustainability" and deliver "measurable environmental benefits"."
"Recent research from the Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) calculated the expanded tournament will generate more than nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, making it the most "climate damaging" edition in the tournament's history. It could also be one of the hottest. In total, 14 of the 16 host cities for the World Cup are expected to be vulnerable to extreme heat during the tournament. Dr Orr believes that from 12pm to 4pm, many of these venues would be "virtually unplayable"."
The 2026 World Cup will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada with 48 teams and 104 matches, 40 more than before. Critics from academics, players and fan groups warn about the environmental cost of the expanded format. Research from Scientists for Global Responsibility estimates the tournament will produce more than nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, the highest in World Cup history. Fourteen of the 16 host cities face vulnerability to extreme heat, with some venues potentially 'virtually unplayable' midday to afternoon. Initial host bids promised environmental standards and measurable benefits, but experts say plans are misaligned with emissions commitments.
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