"The Pitches in Peril report found that 10 of the 16 venues are at very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress conditions. By 2050, nearly 90% of North America's host stadiums will require adaptation to extreme heat while one third will face water demand equalling or exceeding supply. The report also highlighted risks to 2030 and 2034 World Cup venues the tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal in 2030 and Saudi Arabia in 2034"
"As someone from Spain, I can't ignore the climate crisis, said 2010 World Cup-winner Juan Mata, referencing last year's devastating Valencia floods. Football has always brought people together, but now it's also a reminder of what we stand to lose. This year's Club World Cup in the US offered a troubling preview, with conditions described as impossible by players. The tournament saw extreme heat and thunderstorms, which forced Fifa to add cooling and water breaks, shaded benches and air fans."
Ten of the 16 2026 World Cup venues are at very high risk of extreme heat stress. By 2050 nearly 90% of North America's host stadiums will require adaptation to extreme heat, and about one third will face water demand equalling or exceeding supply. Risks extend to 2030 and 2034 host nations including Morocco, Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia. Grassroots pitches once used by 18 notable players face decline from warming. Fourteen of 16 stadiums in the US, Canada and Mexico exceeded 2025 safety thresholds for at least three hazards. Thirteen stadiums already exceed a 32°C WBGT drinks-break threshold each summer, and ten register days at or above 35°C WBGT, with Dallas and Houston worst hit.
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