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FIFA Warns of Heat Risks for World Cup Games

Updated 2026-05-14 19:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Scientists warned FIFA that global warming has increased the risk of extreme heat during a quarter of upcoming World Cup games. The warning highlights the growing challenges posed by climate change to major sporting events.

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Al Jazeera
Scientists warn football's governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
2026-05-14 18:39 UTC
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