Extreme heat threatens World Cup workers and Delhi laborers (opens in new tab)

Labor advocates and researchers warned that extreme heat could threaten workers, players and spectators during the 2026 World Cup, staged across 16 host cities in North America. The Guardian reported that temperatures during games could top 90F in several cities, while ZDFheute said many host sites face high heat and humidity that can affect play and health. In Delhi, workers have faced weeks of temperatures regularly above 40C. India’s meteorological agency recorded a maximum daily temperatu...