How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest on record due to rising global temperatures, according to Al Jazeera weather presenter Everton Fox. Around 26 of the 104 matches could reach at least 26°C on the WBGT index. European players, including Norway's team, used ice collars during a friendly, but England captain Harry Kane downplayed the heat's impact. Stadiums in Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta have air conditioning, but several venues like Miami and Mexican sites are likely to swelter.