Heat risks raised for workers at World Cup events this summer
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
As the World Cup begins, temperatures may exceed 90F in several host cities. Labor advocates, including Jonathan Alingu of Central Florida Jobs With Justice, emphasize the need for protective measures for workers involved in the tournament due to potential heat-related health risks. Calls for worker safety protocols have intensified, particularly for those ensuring the event runs smoothly in Miami. The concerns highlight the broader implications of extreme weather on labor rights during significant sporting events.
- •World Cup expected to begin amid extreme heat forecasts.
- •Temperatures could reach as high as 90F in host cities.
- •Labor advocates warn of serious health risks for workers.
- •Jonathan Alingu calls for protective measures at Miami games.
- •Concerns reflect broader issues of worker rights during events.
- 10:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast
"It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health As the World Cup kicks off, labor advocates and scholars warn that the workers making the tournament possible could face serious heat-related risks. “It’s going to be extremely hot, and you just cannot leave people unprotected or you’re going to deal with a lot of injuries,” said Jonathan Alingu, co-executive director of Central Florida Jobs With Justice, which has been calling for worker protections at the Miami games. “Or, God forbid, something even worse.” Continue reading...
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