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2026 World Cup Faces Heat Crisis Without Adaptation
9/9/2025
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- A study warns that the 2026 World Cup may be North America's last without climate adaptation.
- The "Pitches in Peril" report reveals 10 of 16 venues face extreme heat risks.
- By 2050, nearly 90% of stadiums will require adaptation, with one-third at risk of water shortages.
- Players faced extreme conditions during the Club World Cup, leading FIFA to implement cooling measures.
- 91% of fans desire the 2026 World Cup to serve as a sustainability model.
