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One in four 2026 World Cup games could face dangerous heat across North America: researchers

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.

One in four 2026 World Cup games could face dangerous heat across North America: researchers
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One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.

Originally published at Phys.org

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