Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, many of the tournament’s stadiums have been recognized as green buildings following certification efforts in the months before the matches begin. Multiple outlets report that 13 of 16 stadiums have earned LEED certification, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. In addition to LEED, the coverage notes that other green-building rating systems are being used across venues, reflecting different certification pathways depending on the stadium and location. The articles describe a concerted push to complete environmental assessments and achieve third-party recognition before kickoff. The result is that most stadiums are now classified as green buildings, with certifications largely secured during the lead-up to the tournament rather than after it starts. While the sources agree on the overall extent of certifications and the reliance on established rating frameworks such as LEED, they do not provide detailed breakdowns of individual stadium scores or the specific environmental criteria for each venue within the excerpts provided. As the tournament opens, the focus remains on the scale of completed certifications across the stadium portfolio.