A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

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Scientists warn that extreme heat during the 2026 World Cup could affect a quarter of the games due to climate change. This concern could impact health and safety for players and fans.

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday."Players and fans face a much higher risk of gruelling heat and humidity at the 2026 World Cup compared to the 1994 tournament on the same continent," World Weather Attribution, a network of climate scientists, said in a statement.