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Scorching heat, matches postponed or suspended due to violent storms, the Club World Cup in the United States began amid a thousand weather difficulties, raising more than one question mark a year before the 2026 World Cup, which will be played in the same period between the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Two matches have already been affected by bad weather: Salzburg-Pachuca, in Cincinnati, was interrupted for more than an hour and a half due to torrential rain, while Ulsan-Sundowns was postponed by an hour in Orlando, Florida, due to a tornado warning. According to climate expert Pénélope Ayrault, “there is nothing surprising: June and July are unstable months, with torrential rains, extreme heat and high humidity, especially in Los Angeles.”
During the PSG-Atlético Madrid match, played in Pasadena, the thermometer showed 31°C, but the perceived temperature was 38°C.
“ It’s impossible to play 90 minutes with that level of heat ,” said a worried Luis Enrique. Humidity also plays a crucial role, promoting dehydration and fatigue. A similar scenario awaits the players at the 2026 World Cup: in Miami, average temperatures of 32°C are expected, while in Los Angeles they fluctuate between 25 and 28°C, with possible heat waves. In addition, in Mexico, July coincides with the cyclone season.
In addition to the weather, UV indices are also a concern: in Los Angeles they peak at 10-11, enough to cause skin damage in less than 15 minutes. A context that requires serious reflection for FIFA.
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