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World Cup 2026: Battling Extreme Weather

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Published
May 10, 2026
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1:45
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May 10, 2026

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With the 2026 World Cup just a month away, the US, Canada, and Mexico are bracing for extreme weather conditions. Scorching heat, brutal humidity, thunderstorms, and wildfire smoke are expected to impact matches. Fifa is implementing mandatory cooling breaks, and kickoffs are being pushed to later times. Thunderstorms pose a significant risk, and wildfire…

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With the 2026 World Cup just a month away, the US, Canada, and Mexico are bracing for extreme weather conditions. Scorching heat, brutal humidity, thunderstorms, and wildfire smoke are expected to impact matches. Fifa is implementing mandatory cooling breaks, and kickoffs are being pushed to later times. Thunderstorms pose a significant risk, and wildfire smoke could disrupt games. Despite the challenges, organizers and players are preparing to keep the tournament running. Support the show:Get a

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