Heat, the enemy of players during the World Cup.. How does extreme heat change the results of matches?
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With the 2026 World Cup underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico, scientific warnings are increasing about the effects of heat and humidity on players.
With the 2026 World Cup underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico, scientific warnings are increasing about the effects of heat and humidity on players. Recent studies have indicated that several host cities may witness alarming levels of heat stress, especially during matches scheduled for midday. Despite the measures announced by FIFA, specialists believe that weather conditions may affect the health and performance of players, and perhaps the results of the matches themselves. So which matches are the most worrying?
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