Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players at 2026 World Cup

By Seyi Babalola

Researchers warned on Thursday that one in every four 2026 World Cup games could be played in extremely hot conditions, as climate change has tripled the probability of excessive heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament.

Concerns about heat have already forced FIFA to impose a cooling break between each half of the World Cup matches, which will be held in…