Extreme weather conditions during the Club World Cup highlighted the potential risks for players at the 2026 men's World Cup in the U.S. Professor Mike Tipton, an expert in the human body's response to heat, suggests moving key matches, including the final, to cooler times, such as 9 a.m. He notes that recent heatwaves have already caused significant health issues, urging FIFA to consider air-conditioned venues to mitigate risks. Current scheduling priorities often favor broadcasters, which may not align with player safety.
"I'd move it to an air-conditioned stadium with a roof, and preferably to a cooler time of the year, but we’re already stuck with this."
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