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What happens when a World Cup match gets dangerously hot?

By CBC | Top Stories News Jul 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM

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Today’s extreme heat for the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia is expected exceed world soccer union guidelines based on the “wet bulb” temperature. That’s already happened for a number of matches, prompting concerns about the health risk to players. Here’s what it all means.

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