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2026 World Cup risks becoming most polluting sports event

While host countries announced 3.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions, new projections suggest the 2026 World Cup could far exceed initial estimates.

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This sporting event, touted as 'the greenest,' faces major environmental sustainability challenges.

The gap between ecological promises and implementation realities questions the viability of major international events.

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