2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns
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Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put competitors at risk of extreme heat stress, with the sites of highest risk located in Arlington and Houston (both in Texas, U.S.) and Monterrey in Mexico.