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Heat, Humidity and the 2026 World Cup: Who Survives?

May 30, 2026 by James Whitmore

How heat, humidity and high altitude at the 2026 World Cup will separate contenders from pretenders — tactics, fitness and squad depth examined.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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