Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football warns that FIFA is not acknowledging the dangers of extreme heat, which could result in unsafe conditions at events such as the 2026 World Cup. After a recent Club World Cup match where temperatures soared to 36 degrees Celsius, Crisp highlighted that the risks were predictable. German teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund faced significant challenges in the heat, leading to mandated drinks breaks during games and creating discussions around player performance and safety in these conditions.
"This was a very obvious risk. It only took a brief look at the previous weather records from the cities involved to show that dangerous heat was absolutely going to impact this tournament, and so it's proved."
"We don't need to play in Charlotte anymore." This remark by Bayern coach Vincent Kompany highlights the struggles faced in extreme temperature during matches.
"Sweating like I've just come out of a sauna"—Dortmund coach Niko Kovac described the near-unbearable conditions during their match, reflecting the widespread impact of the heat.
Drinks breaks are mandated twice a game when the combination of temperature and humidity reaches a certain level, showing FIFA's response to rising weather challenges.
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