NPR analysis: Over one-third of 2026 World Cup matches face high risk from extreme heat
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Summary
An NPR analysis of two decades of temperature data across 16 World Cup host cities in North America finds that more than one-third of 2026 World Cup matches face high risk for dangerously hot, humid conditions, with dozens more at moderate heat risk. The analysis examines match schedules and summer weather patterns to identify which games pose the greatest heat danger to players, fans, and workers.
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· 3 pulledMore than one-third of World Cup matches are at high risk for dangerously hot, humid conditions, NPR found, and dozens more matches come with moderate heat risk.
Millions of fans, players and workers could be exposed to potentially harmful heat, an NPR analysis finds.
NPR looked at two decades of temperature data for each host city, as well as the time each World Cup match is scheduled.
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