During the 1994 World Cup in the US, record-high temperatures reached 106F, causing serious discomfort for players and fans. Tab Ramos recalled how the Silverdome's design trapped heat, with no air conditioning, exacerbating conditions. The unrelenting heat became a pervasive issue throughout the tournament, contributing to concerns for player safety. Fast forward to the upcoming World Cup, where similar heat challenges are predicted in most of the 16 host cities, urging organizers to reconsider scheduling and player welfare as a priority.
The heat was one of the players' biggest gripes all the way through to the final between Brazil and Italy in Pasadena, California, which kicked off in 100F (38C) temperatures.
They were carrying people out from the upper deck; fans were passing out. The grass laid over the artificial turf had been watered so eagerly that, with the sun beating down on the stadium's fabric roof, the air turned soupy with humidity.
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