Al Jazeera English • June 8, 2026 13:38

How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026

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Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.

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How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026

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05:02

Worried about the next heatwave? How southern Europeans keep their homes cool without air con

I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.

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Heat map shows most of Spain in intense heat: how much will temperatures rise where you live?

Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C.

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Extreme heat is reaching Europe’s most northern cities. These mayors are determined to solve it

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

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Extreme heat, floods and drought threaten lives across Latin America and Caribbean

Record-breaking temperatures, deadly floods, worsening drought and intensifying hurricanes are placing millions of people across Latin America and the Caribbean at growing risk of hunger, displacement and water shortages, according to …