World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
Climate World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Rebecca Hersher Fans of Croatia cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Croatia and Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium. An NPR analysis of past weather conditions found that the July 4th match in Philadelphia is particularly likely to take place in dangerous conditions. Cox/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin C.
- ▪Climate World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Rebecca Hersher Fans of Croatia cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Croatia and Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium.
- ▪An NPR analysis of past weather conditions found that the July 4th match in Philadelphia is particularly likely to take place in dangerous conditions.
- ▪Cox/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin C.
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Climate World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave July 1, 20265:00 AM ET Rebecca Hersher Fans of Croatia cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Croatia and Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium. An NPR analysis of past weather conditions found that the July 4th match in Philadelphia is particularly likely to take place in dangerous conditions. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A massive heat wave is sending temperatures into the triple digits in much of the eastern United States, just as the World Cup enters the crucial knockout rounds. Soccer Edition FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat Some areas are expected to set new heat records.
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