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

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.

Experts insist climate change is at the heart of the issues which threaten players and fans at games across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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

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

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.