"Fifa's decision to host the World Cup across an entire continent and expand it to 48 teams will leave some fans potentially facing thousands of miles of air travel, with emissions running into tonnes of carbon dioxide per fan."
"An England fan flying from London and watching the team at every game could generate a footprint of about 3.5 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to heating an average home in the UK for 19 months."
"Overall, a supporter flying to and from London and attending every England match in between would travel nearly two-thirds the circumference of the Earth."
"Flying is the most carbon-intensive way to travel, raising concerns about the environmental impact of the tournament."
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across an entire continent, expanding to 48 teams, leading to extensive travel for fans. An England fan could generate about 3.5 tonnes of CO2 by attending every match, equivalent to heating a UK home for 19 months. Fans could travel nearly two-thirds the Earth's circumference, with those following England potentially covering over 15,000 miles. The environmental impact is significant, with flying being the most carbon-intensive travel method, raising concerns about the tournament's sustainability.
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