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UN issues extreme heat warning for FIFA World Cup as fan travel emissions soar

Published 14:44 on July 17, 2026 / Last updated at 14:44 on July 17, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Extreme heat has drastically changed football during the 2026 World Cup, the UNFCCC has warned, as research from the University of Cambridge urged FIFA to tackle vast volumes of fan transport emissions with ‘green travel’ rebates.
Extreme heat has drastically changed football during the 2026 World Cup, the UNFCCC has warned, as research from the University of Cambridge urged FIFA to tackle vast volumes of fan transport emissions with ‘green travel’ rebates.


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