World Cup matches face unsafe heat levels, players' safety concerns rise
Nearly 20% of World Cup matches faced heat levels deemed unsafe by players’ union Fifpro, according to a Guardian analysis. The findings highlight the increasing challenges posed by climate change on sports, as some matches were played amid extreme heat and humidity. Concerns over player and spectator safety grow as global temperatures.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 15:01 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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