The UN warned that the 2026 World Cup final will be played with dangerous extreme heat levels for the players

Por Sebastián Jerez
1 July, 2026

🌡️ The UN Secretariat for Climate Change hit the nail on the head: the 2026 World Cup final could be played under extreme heat conditions in the United States.

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They are not talking about just any heat. They use the WBGT index, which measures real heat stress by combining temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation — and its effects were already felt on the field during the group stage.

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Mbappé and company could face more than just the opponent. Is FIFA prepared to protect players from the climate? 😳⚽

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