No, Qatar’s World Cup Can’t Be Classed as Carbon-Neutral

Nov 14, 2022 7:00 AMDespite efforts to reduce emissions, the 2022 FIFA tournament is highly carbon-intensive. And its road to net-zero relies on questionable carbon credits.

The Lusail Stadium is one of eight stadiums that will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Qatar.Photograph: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/Getty Images

The soccer tournament, which kicks off on November 20th, will be carbon-neutral according to the promises made by the country. This would be an impressive feat, given the need to build new infrastructure, accommodate teams and fans, and run the actual games. It is more difficult in this small state. Prior to the event, Qatar had barely any suitable facilities due to its dependence on fossil fuels.

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