Stifling heat, storm delays: weather extremes could impact World Cup
The upcoming 2026 World Cup could face challenges due to extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and thunderstorms. These conditions are common in many North American regions during summer and may disrupt the tournament scheduled across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Previous events have already shown that severe weather can lead to significant delays in matches.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup will be hosted in 16 cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- ▪Summer storms in the US often lead to mandatory delays in outdoor sporting events due to lightning strikes.
- ▪Last year's FIFA Club World Cup experienced multiple match delays due to severe weather, raising concerns about hosting the tournament in certain US cities.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 01:26:05 +0000 |
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