How Sustainable Was the 2018 World Cup?

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Yes, FIFA appears to have missed significant sustainability opportunities for the World Cup, especially when compared to other evolving sports organizations like the Premier League and England cricket team, which are actively fighting plastics and transitioning to low-carbon operations. The article suggests FIFA has not fully leveraged the 2018 World Cup as a global platform for sustainability, prioritizing political and economic opportunities instead. This is further highlighted by concerns surrounding the Qatar 2022 World Cup regarding worker conditions and the rejection of Morocco's sustainable 2026 bid in favor of a less environmentally committed joint bid. FIFA's decision-making process is criticized for not weaving sustainability into every aspect, despite its attempts to address past corruption scandals.

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