# World Cup Emissions Exceed Iceland's Annual Total

- Topic: world
- Source: Wired
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-estimates-most-emissions-came-from-fan-travel/
- Language: en
- Image: https://media.wired.com/photos/6a5e355b82c169106ce07adf/master/pass/2286298251

A recent study found that 80% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's emissions came from fan travel, with international travel accounting for 82% of the total. The researchers propose a two-stage economic framework to address the climate damage caused by mega-events.

## Key takeaways

- The 2026 FIFA World Cup's emissions are equivalent to Iceland's annual total.
- Fan travel accounts for 82% of the tournament's emissions.
- Researchers propose a two-stage economic framework to address climate damage.

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