Scientists warn 26 World Cup matches face heat risk (opens in new tab)

World Weather Attribution scientists said climate change has increased the risk that players and fans will face dangerous heat and humidity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The analysis estimates that 26 of the tournament's 104 matches could exceed heat-safety guidance used by the global players' union, a threshold that can trigger cooling measures or calls to postpone or suspend play. The researchers ...