Resources for a Clean and Healthy FIFA World Cup™
Smart Sectors
Discover how the EPA’s Smart Sectors Outdoor Recreation and Sports program is helping shape a more sustainable future for events like the FIFA World Cup 2026™. By partnering with industry leaders, the program offers practical tools, data, and guidance to reduce environmental impacts, strengthen resilience, and support healthier, more enjoyable experiences for athletes, fans, and communities alike.
Sustainable Hospitality
Houston is host to seven World Cup matches and created a curated guide to more sustainable dining and travel during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This resource highlights local businesses recognized for their efforts to reduce environmental impact, making it easier to make more sustainable choices while you’re in town.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Hat Trick for the Planet
EPA’s sustainable materials management and recycling resources provide practical tools, guidance, and information about how to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle effectively.
Sustainability Sports Guide
Get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with practical tips and best practices for making your game-day experience more sustainable. This resource offers simple ways to reduce waste, conserve resources, and be environmentally responsible—click the link to learn more.
The Sustainable Soccer Fields Toolkit
Discover practical actions coaches, referees, and field managers can take to address heat, water, and waste at soccer fields. The guide supports safer conditions, better playability, and more enjoyable experiences for players and families.