Scientists warn heat threatens 2026 World Cup matches (opens in new tab)

Scientists are warning that extreme heat and humidity could affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June and July across host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Los Angeles Times reported that FIFA is aware of the heat and humidity risks, while French coverage cited scientists warning that extreme heat threatens several matches. The risks are concentrated in hotter host areas, including southern U.S. venues such as Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Miami, where high humidity...