World Cup 2026: Extreme Heat Concerns Players and Fans

The FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, raises concerns due to expected extreme temperatures. Experts warn that some host cities could experience felt temperatures exceeding 46 °C, particularly Arlington and Houston in Texas, as well as Monterrey in Mexico. Donal Mullan, a lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, emphasizes that nearly all host sites could face potentially dangerous heat levels.