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How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

BBC Weather·Simon King·23 days ago
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Image source, Getty By Simon King Lead Weather Presenter With just a month to go until the biggest football tournament in the world begins, attention is turning not just to the teams and venues, but to the weather. Heat, thunderstorms and even poor air quality from wildfires are all features of summer across the United States, Canada and Mexico, where the tournament will be held. Humidity may also be a key factor in any disruption to the World Cup caused by the weather. Fifa has acknowledged that hot weather could be an issue and, as part of its "commitment to player welfare", has introduced mandatory three-minute cooling breaks in each half of every match for the tournament. Image source, Getty Image caption, Thunderstorms during the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025 meant there were multiple games delayed During the Fifa Club World Cup last year, six football matches were disrupted by heat and thunderstorms, including a two-hour delay during a match between Chelsea and Benfica.…

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