Pakistan, May 14 -- A new scientific study has warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face significant heat-related risks, raising concerns for both players and fans as extreme temperatures become more likely across host nations.

The analysis, conducted by climate research group World Weather Attribution, found that around one-quarter of the 104 matches scheduled in the United States, Mexico and Canada may be played under conditions exceeding safety thresholds recommended by players' union FIFPRO.

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Researchers said the likelihood of dangerous heat conditions has nearly doubled compared to the 1994 World Cup in the United States. They estimated ...