World Cup Matches Played in ‘Severe Heat’ That Union Says Should Delay Games

An analysis by The Guardian has found that two World Cup matches were played in conditions classified as “severe heat,” a level that a global football players’ union has previously said should trigger a delay or postponement. The games took place in Miami and Monterrey. The union warned that playing in such heat poses serious health risks to athletes. A further four matches were held in cities where outside temperatures also reached that dangerous level. However, conditions inside those stadiums were reduced by air conditioning.