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A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
Culture & SocietyJapan Today16 May, 02:00 amAtlasHour
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A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

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 U.S. hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday. Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each…

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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 U.S.

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