Los Angeles, United States, Dec 26, 2025 (AFP) - Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

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2025-12-26

With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. Soaring temperatures across the United States, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans and a host of logistical issues that remain far from settled. In the depths of the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, which will host eight World cup matches, around 15 industri......

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