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3 countries. 16 stadiums. 104 matches. 2026 World Cup set to become 'most polluting' games ever

The expanded number of teams at this year's men's World Cup will help make the games the worst for the climate in history, mainly because of massive air travel.

3 countries. 16 stadiums. 104 matches. 2026 World Cup set to become 'most polluting' games ever
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According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, 3 countries. 16 stadiums. 104 matches. 2026 World Cup set to become ‘most polluting’ games ever, The expanded number of teams at this year’s men’s World Cup will help make the games the worst for the climate in history, mainly because of massive air travel.

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The development sits in VINI’s California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-05-18T10:00:00+00:00.

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Primary source: 3 countries. 16 stadiums. 104 matches. 2026 World Cup set to become ‘most polluting’ games ever via Los Angeles Times. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.

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