Researchers warn of extreme heat conditions for football players in Qatar and during the 2026 World Cup in North America, emphasizing the need for cooling breaks and reconsidering sporting event calendars.
England's football players Conor Gallagher, Conor Coady, and Declan Rice are seen struggling during training in Qatar before the 2022 World Cup . Hot weather and heavy exercise pose a 'very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress ' at 10 of the 16 stadiums hosting the tournament. Players could face temperatures higher than 49.5C (121.1F) in three North American countries during the 2026 World Cup , according to a study by Polish researchers.
The study reveals players in stadiums in Arlington and Houston, US, and Monterrey, Mexico, are at the highest risk of 'unacceptable thermal stress'. Researchers warn that as the climate warms, World Cups will increasingly be held in conditions of strong heat stress, suggesting matches should include cooling breaks if the 'wet bulb' temperature exceeds 32C. However, scientists argue that the metric underestimates the stress athletes face due to internal heat production from physical exertion
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