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Footballers Face Extreme Heat Stress Risk at 2026 World Cup

Footballers in 2026 World Cup face extreme heat risk as temperatures can exceed 49.5C in stadiums. Scientists suggest rethinking sports event timing and call for improved heat stress policy beyond current wet bulb index method used by Fifa.