Two World Cup matches were played in ‘severe heat’, analysis finds
Two World Cup matches were played in severe heat, as temperatures exceeded the 28C threshold on June 20. Saudi Arabia's match against Uruguay in Miami and Sweden's game with Tunisia in Monterrey were particularly affected. Players' union Fifpro has previously warned these conditions could necessitate delays or postponements.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia – Sport · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 19 Jun 2026, 12:30 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 12:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- Socceroos lose to USA in disappointing World Cup outing
- Mounted police intervene as Socceroos fans react to World Cup loss
- 2026 World Cup opens with 75 goals and Messi's record-equalling hat trick
- Foran 'confident' in Trbojevic's return
- Socceroos sunk by USA in Seattle
- Marzhew in hot water for high tackle
Trending
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- ‘Horrific’: Train delays after man dies in fuel tanker rollover in Darnum
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Nollamara backyard development under investigation by City of Stirling amid neighbours’ concerns
- Europe's AI complacency risks economic collapse by 2031, warns think tank
- JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil