El Mundial 2026 se prepara para el calor extremo, riesgo para jugadores y aficionados
La FIFA no respondió una consulta de la AFP sobre su futuro protocolo en caso de condiciones extremas.
TL;DR
- High temperatures are a major concern for the 2026 World Cup hosts: USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- Modern stadiums like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles are equipped with cooling systems, but many others are not.
- A study identifies Monterrey, Miami, Kansas City, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia as high-risk venues due to extreme heat.
- FIFA will implement hydration breaks in all matches, regardless of conditions, at the 22nd and 67th minutes.
- Match schedules have been adjusted to prioritize cooler times of day in high-risk areas and utilize climate-controlled stadiums.
- These measures are seen as a direct result of lessons learned from the extreme heat conditions at the 2025 Club World Cup.