Cómo cubrir el calor extremo en el Mundial de fútbol

The document highlights the health risks posed by extreme heat to players, workers, and fans during the 2026 World Cup, noting that cities like Monterrey, Dallas, and Miami could exceed 35 °C. It discusses FIFA's implementation of three-minute hydration breaks and the potential for shifting match structures to four quarters. Additionally, it addresses the environmental impact of the tournament, specifically the high pollution levels resulting from travel across three host countries, and links these temperature increases to the burning of fossil fuels.

• Host cities including Monterrey, Dallas, and Miami may experience temperatures exceeding 35 °C (95 °F), which, combined with a 'supercharged' El Niño, threatens the health of fans, workers, and players with risks of kidney failure, dehydration, and heatstroke.
• FIFA has introduced three-minute hydration breaks at the 22nd minute of each half, a measure that may influence match tactics and lead to discussions about dividing games into four quarters instead of two halves.
• The 2026 World Cup is described by several studies as the most polluting to date, largely because the event is spread across three countries, increasing the volume of air travel.

APA

CCNow (2026). Cómo cubrir el calor extremo en el Mundial de fútbol. Covering Climate Now. https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-el-calor-extremo-en-el-mundial-de-futbol/

Chicago

CCNow. Cómo cubrir el calor extremo en el Mundial de fútbol. Covering Climate Now, 2026. https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-el-calor-extremo-en-el-mundial-de-futbol/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ccnow2026cmo, author = {CCNow}, title = {{Cómo cubrir el calor extremo en el Mundial de fútbol}}, institution = {Covering Climate Now}, year = {2026}, month = may, url = {https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/como-cubrir-el-calor-extremo-en-el-mundial-de-futbol/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }