The weather is set to be a huge feature of this tournament. Our meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski helps explain how hot it will be

With the World Cup kicking off on June 11, anticipation is building for what will be the biggest tournament in the competition’s history.

FIFA will now let fans bring one sealed water bottle into World Cup 2026 stadiums. Here’s how hot U.S. host cities typically get during the duration.

Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.

Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.

The weather is set to be a huge feature of this tournament. Our meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski helps explain how hot it will be

June 10 : The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms capable of delaying matches…

Roughly a quarter of matches could be played in conditions that exceed recommended safety limits

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces major weather risks as over one-third of 104 matches may exceed unsafe heat levels, with US lightning rules threatening

A surge of summer heat is building across much of the United States. See the extreme heat map as World Cup kicks off.

The number of 90-degree days this summer is expected to be near or above average in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces extreme heat risks with 39 of 104 matches in danger zones, while Kraken debuts as the event's official crypto exchange

Science blames the scorching hot temperatures on global warming, but will sports reporters make the climate connection?

Extreme heat poses a risk to players, spectators and workers—find out where the danger is and how to keep cool

Recent weather trends suggest some World Cup host cities will face more outdoor heat stress than others and this chart shows where the burden is highest.

A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk.

All you need to know about the weather at today's World Cup games