World Cup 2026 Faces Record Emissions
VNExpress Kinh Doanh • 06/11/2026
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Summary
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The 2026 World Cup is forecast to emit a record 7.8 million tons of CO2e, more than double the emissions of the Qatar tournament due to the wave of fan travel. This amount of emissions is equivalent to the annual emissions of 1.7 million cars.
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Background & Analysis Scope
- Recent developments have shown global economic instability, including high inflation and economic downturn.
- The 2026 World Cup may impact related industries such as tourism, transportation, and energy.
- Mechanism of Influence:
- Expectations for a major sports event like the World Cup may lead to a flow of funds from tourists and fans into related industries.
- The level of surprise from this information may be low, as the 2026 World Cup has been forecasted in advance and measures to minimize emissions have been implemented.
- Industry/Stock Groups Benefiting or Under Pressure:
- Benefiting:
- Tourism (primarily companies providing tourism services such as Vietravel, FPT Retail), transportation (companies such as Masan Group, Vingroup).
- Under Pressure:
- Energy (companies producing energy such as PV Power, PetroVietnam Gas).
Risks to watch
- Risks of negative impact on the environment and society if the event is not organized responsibly.
- Risks of negative impact on the economy if tourists and fans do not participate in the event.
- Short-Term Timeframe:
- The short-term timeframe may be defined as from now to the time of the 2026 World Cup organization (approximately 2 years).
- Developments within this period will show the level of preparedness of related industries and the ability of the event to affect the market.
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Source excerpt
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Although no new stadium is being built, the 2026 World Cup is still expected to release a record 7.8 million tons of CO2e, doubling the emissions of the tournament in Qatar due to the wave of fan travel.