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2026 World Cup Climate Threat

Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Environment & Climate

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The UN warns that extreme heatwaves due to climate change threaten players and spectators at the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, the tournament's Round of 32 is underway, with teams like Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands competing.

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UN: Extreme heatwaves from climate change threaten 2026 World Cup players and spectators

- The UN warns that the 2026 World Cup faces extreme heatwaves due to climate change, endangering players and spectators. - Analysis suggests one in four matches could be played in dangerous heat conditions, with five at risk of postponement. - The UN attributes the worsening heat to over a century of fossil fuel burning, impacting the planet's temperature.