2026 FIFA World Cup players and fans at risk of extreme heat, climate scientists warn
News Source : Scientific American
News Summary
- 2026 FIFA World Cup players and fans at risk of extreme heat, climate scientists warn.
- Heat conditions could exceed dangerous levels at a quarter of the planned 2026 World Cup soccer matches, including the final in New Jersey on July 19.
- One in four scheduled matches are likely to be played while there is a WBGT of 26 degrees C or higher, the analysis found.
- Five games could be played when the WBGT is at or above 28 degrees C, a level of heat stress at which FIFPRO advises matches be postponed.
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