Climate change increases risk of extreme heat at nearly all 2026 World Cup matches, studies find

Climate change (https://mg.co.za/tag/climate-change/) is increasing the likelihood that players will face heat conditions linked to reduced performance at nearly every match in the 2026 World Cup (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-06-09-are-africans-welcome-at-the-world-cup/), according to new analyses by Climate Central and the World Weather Attribution group.

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Jun 11, 2026 - 13:07 Updated: Jun 11, 2026 - 13:13
Climate change increases risk of extreme heat at nearly all 2026 World Cup matches, studies find

Climate change (https://mg.co.za/tag/climate-change/) is increasing the likelihood that players will face heat conditions linked to reduced performance at nearly every match in the 2026 World Cup (https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-06-09-are-africans-welcome-at-the-world-cup/), according to new analyses by Climate Central and the World Weather Attribution group.

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