New York, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - Stifling heat, storm delays: weather extremes could impact World Cup

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Heat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten the 2026 World Cup. This year's edition of the tournament is being played across the US, Canada and Mexico at 16 host cities, including places accustomed to soaring summer temperatures exacerbated by stifling humidity. Frequent wildfires in places like Canada and California meanwhile pose air quality risks. The......

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