Analysis: 25% of 2026 World Cup Matches at Risk of Dangerous Heat Conditions
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Fernanda González
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Summary
A new analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) warns that approximately 25% of the 104 matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be played in temperatures exceeding recommended thermal safety limits. The probability of extreme heat conditions is nearly double that of the 1994 tournament in the United States. Cities like Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Houston are identified as particularly high-risk locations for dangerous heat during the tournament.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAround 25 percent of the 104 matches of the tournament could be played under temperatures that exceed the recommended thermal safety limits.
The probability of facing these conditions is almost double that recorded in the 1994 tournament held in the United States.
Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Houston could be particularly hot places to play during the 2026 World Cup.
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