How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Briefly

The FIFA Club World Cup has faced serious heat challenges, highlighting risks for players and fans at upcoming major tournaments. With global temperatures rising, scientists warn that holding soccer events in summer poses significant dangers. Suggestions include revising the soccer calendar to minimize heat-related health issues. Warming trends have accelerated since the 1990s, necessitating consideration of scheduling in cooler months to avoid severe health outcomes for participants. Experts are increasingly concerned about the possibility of a crisis if action is not taken soon.
FIFA must confront the rising temperatures affecting soccer tournaments as the world heats up, jeopardizing player and spectator safety, especially during summer events.
Climatologists emphasize a critical look at soccer scheduling, suggesting that tournaments in extreme heat might lead to dangerous consequences for athletes and fans.
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