Sports·The Guardian·48m agoUnited States

Nearly 1 in 5 World Cup Matches Played in Dangerous Heat, Analysis Finds

Guardian study shows 20 games at or above 28°C WBGT, raising health concerns

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Nearly 1 in 5 World Cup Matches Played in Dangerous Heat, Analysis Finds

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A Guardian analysis found nearly 1 in 5 World Cup matches were played in dangerous heat, with 20 games exceeding the Fifpro threshold for delays.

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World Cupheatclimate crisisplayer safetyFifa

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