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These World Cup games are most at risk for dangerously hot weather

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More than one-third of 2026 World Cup matches are at high risk for dangerously hot, humid conditions, NPR found. In June 2024, assistant referee Humberto Panjoj fainted during a Copa América professional soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., which is near Kansas City, Mo., one of the host cities for this summer's tournament. (AP)
More than one-third of 2026 World Cup matches are at high risk for dangerously hot, humid conditions, NPR found. In June 2024, assistant referee Humberto Panjoj fainted during a Copa América professional soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., which is near Kansas City, Mo., one of the host cities for this summer's tournament. (AP)

This article was originally published on June 04, 2026.

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