Outdoor Air-Conditioning Cools the World Cup. But Is It Sustainable?

In 2009, when Qatar placed its bid to host the men’s World Cup, many wondered how a country so hot—summer temperatures can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit—could host a soccer tournament. To quell those ... Read More

How Will Men’s World Cup Soccer Players Cope with Qatar Heat?

The first match of the men’s football World Cup kicked off in Qatar on 20 November, when the temperature was expected to be around 30 °C and humidity approaching 60%. When Qatar first won the bid to ... Read More

Are Qatar’s World Cup Stadiums the Future of Sports in a Warming World?

A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet. By John Branch DOHA, Qatar — Saud Ghani knows cool. In ... Read More

World Cup 2026 under scrutiny: Report warns it could be the last in North America

The study suggests FIFA may need to move the World Cup to cooler months, similar to Qatar 2022, to protect players and fans. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, ... Read More

For a sweltering petrostate, a ‘carbon neutral’ World Cup is a challenge

You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every ... Read More

“Sportswashing & Greenwashing”: Ex-Soccer Player Jules Boykoff on Qatar Hosting World Cup

We speak with author Jules Boykoff about the climate and political implications of the 2022 World Cup. The soccer tournament is being played in the winter for the first time due to Qatar’s extreme ... Read More

Why the Qatar soccer World Cup is so controversial

The tournament promises to be one of the most scrutinized ever. LONDON and DOHA -- The first soccer World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East begins on Sunday, but never before has the biggest ... Read More

A Controversial World Cup Begins in Qatar

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: One of the biggest sporting events in the world kicked off ... Read More