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Extreme Heat Is Testing FIFA’s Ability To Protect 2026 World Cup Athletes
Teams endured extreme heat during the Club World Cup—seen as a test for how FIFA will protect players next year.
Previewing World Cup 2026: Italy Prediction, Player Form, and Historical Context
Two decades after their most recent win in 2006, Italy hopes to break their streak of bad luck and finally qualify for the ...
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia AFC qualifiers revealed
The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Too hot for soccer? Why FIFA could pull out of America for 2026 World Cup
ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as ...
2026 FIFA World Cup dress rehearsal exposes the big problem of extreme heat
The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among ...
FIFA reveals how to buy 2026 World Cup tickets, including matches at Arlington's AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium, which will be known as Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches, the most of any venue.
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World Cup lessons from Club World Cup: Weather, traffic, more
FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in ...
2026 World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for ...