World Cup faces extreme weather risks as matches begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday across North America, with concerns over extreme heat and humidity. Forecasts predict above-average temperatures and possible thunderstorms that could disrupt play. Sports scientists highlight risks associated with high-wet bulb globe temperatures, warning that as many as a quarter of matches could exceed safety limits. FIFA plans to implement hydration breaks and has considered weather conditions in scheduling, but experts suggest further safety measures may be needed as a test of adaptation to climate challenges.
- •World Cup starts Thursday in North America
- •High temperatures and humidity pose risks
- •Experts warn a quarter of matches may exceed safety limits
- •FIFA to include hydration breaks during games
- •Potential weather disruptions may influence match scheduling
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
"By Angelica Medina and Janina Nuno Rios June 10 (Reuters) - The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms
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