Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

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

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Scientific American

Read more on:

Photo of Risk

Risk

Photo of Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat

Photo of World Cup

World Cup

Related news:

News photo

Study shows that people who gain the most weight are at more than double the risk of certain cancers - EurekAlert!

News photo

Genetic link between cannabis use and psychosis could help to identify those most at risk - EurekAlert!

News photo

New report says UK must rethink regulation of emerging biotechnologies or risk losing public trust in innovation and stifling research progress - EurekAlert!