Will the Heat Be the X-Factor at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a landmark tournament as it expands to 48 teams and is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, an unexpected challenge is already making headlines: the intense summer heat. With matches scheduled in stadiums across diverse climates, from the humid East Coast to the scorching South, heat could become an influential factor akin to a star player. Teams will need to adapt their tactics, with rotations and hydration strategies becoming as cr...