It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament

Scientists warn FIFA that 2026 World Cup heat plans fall short, urging tougher safeguards to protect players from dangerous temperatures across host cities.

It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament