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​Debate Motion

​“The House Believes that World Cup 2026 which is hosted in USA, Canada and Mexico has done more harm than good to the sport of football.”

​Potential Areas For Discussion

​Proposition

• ​The blatant corruption in overturning the USA redcard.

• ​The poor sportsmanship shown after the final.

• ​The environmental impact of the tournament.

​Opposition

• ​The acceptance of the fans across North America is proof multiculturalism works.

• ​It has provided opportunities to smaller nations with the new 48 teams qualifying.

• ​Record profits.

​Further Readings

• ​https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/the-dark-side-of-the-2026-world-cup-more-flights-more-emissions-more-climate-crisis

• ​https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce8k0njm23yo

• ​https://www.forbes.com/sites/we-dont-have-time/2026/06/11/fifa-world-cup-climate-is-the-loserhighest-impact-ever/

​“According to the study, produced by the New Weather Institute, this year's World Cup will generate at least nine million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, almost double the average for tournaments held between 2010 and 2022, which was around 4.7 million.” - Euro News