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03 Jul 2026, 10:18

FIFA approved a pause for players through heat during the 2026 World Cup

  • AP reports that, while the match in the USA was ongoing, it was possible to end it early, and that players could suffer between 100–115 F (37.78–46.11 C).
  • FIFA, citing AP, says three possible heat pauses for players after the match, and that it may be possible to prevent match delays with wet bulb globe temperature.
  • The Guardian reports that the USA–Mexico match at the 1994 World Cup was played in near-43°C heat at the Citrus Bowl, meaning that official FIFA heat pauses for players were not needed, as Jack Charlton.

After the match, the US team captain, the heat could cause dizziness for players, and also lead to the possibility of dehydration, according to The Associated Press and The Guardian.

In particular, during the match in the USA, the heat could cause dizziness for players. According to the Associated Press, the heat could cause dehydration for players. The Guardian reports that the FIFA heat pauses were not needed. The Guardian also reports that players were not able to continue the match due to the heat.

AP reports that FIFA has approved three possible heat breaks for players during the match. However, the FIFA decision was criticized by some: one says that heat breaks interrupt the rhythm of play and that it is important to keep the match going, while another says that heat breaks can be necessary to protect players' health. The Guardian also reports that the FIFA decision was based on the wet bulb globe temperature of 89.60 F (32 C).

Historically, The Guardian notes that the 1994 World Cup match between England and Mexico at Citrus Bowl took place in 43 degrees Celsius heat. The material says that official heat breaks for players were not needed at that time, and FIFA has now changed its approach. The Guardian adds that, during the match, the heat added to the risk of dehydration for players, and that the players were unable to continue due to the heat. The Guardian also says that the official FIFA heat breaks were not needed, and that the players were unable to continue due to the heat.

The Guardian also notes that the heat could cause dehydration for players, and that it is important to take heat breaks to protect players' health. The Guardian adds that the heat could cause dehydration for players, and that it is important to take heat breaks to protect players' health.

In addition, The Guardian says that the match between England and Mexico at the 1994 World Cup took place in 43 degrees Celsius heat at Citrus Bowl. The material says that official FIFA heat breaks were not needed at that time, but FIFA has now changed its approach. The Guardian adds that the heat added to the risk of dehydration for players, and that the players were unable to continue due to the heat. The Guardian also says that the official FIFA heat breaks were not needed, and that the players were unable to continue due to the heat.

Tags: Weather/USA/Sport/Football

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - World Cup match to be played in extreme heat as Fifa slammed for ‘inadequate’ safety guidelines
  • www.theguardian.com - Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup
  • apnews.com - Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
  • www.independent.co.uk - World Cup heatwave sparks safety fears ahead of France v Paraguay clash in Philadelphia