Overview
- The Berlin District Court ordered FIFA to stop saying the Qatar 2022 tournament was fully climate‑neutral.
- The ruling also bars claims about energy‑efficient stadiums, low‑emission transport, and compensated “unavoidable” emissions tied to that event.
- The case stems from a Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband lawsuit over statements on FIFA’s website during online ticket sales.
- Judges found the assertions insufficiently explained, leaving unclear how much was achieved through real emission cuts versus offsets.
- The injunction covers retrospective statements about the World Cup and is not yet legally binding, as the consumer group accused FIFA of deceiving buyers.