Since 1980, the average temperature in the world has risen significantly, and in 2024, the first year has exceeded the average of the previous industry by 1.5 ° C.
The previous World Cup, which was held in Qatar in 2022, moved in June and July. This can be reached in November and December to protect the players and fans in November to protect the players and fans in Doha.
According to the report, the tournament in 2026 is at the risk of watching games that have been played at a level where some soccer rules to delay or postpone the match.
For example, a hot policy in Soccer Australia states that if WBGT reaches 28C, it may be delayed or postponed.
However, the FIFA procedure is to provide an essential cooling break for each when the WBGT passes 32c, and there is delay or postponement at the discretion of the match organizer.
World Athlete Union Fif ProExternal FIFA’s guidelines believe that “it is not enough to protect the health and performance of players.”
It is recommended that WBGT will take a break between 28C and 32c, and we recommend that you change the schedule exceeding 32c of the game.
The result of playing in such a state can affect the performance of sleep confusion and the slow change of the event, to the impact on serious health such as enthusiastic stress and injury. 。
It is not the only player who is affected. During the Kopa America last year, Hanbert Panjoji, a Guatemala assistant referee, had to withdraw.External After the WBGT collapsed in the calculated field of 27.5C, from the game at Kansas City.
Dr. Muran says, “Miami and Monterea have a stadium with air conditioning, so they can take the biggest risk.”
The report suggests that Kansas City, Boston, New York and Philadelphia will also avoid afternoon games.
Dr. Muran said that the two hottest hosts in Dallas and Houston have air conditioning, but the audience is still risky if the game is played in the afternoon.
“Because they return to the soaring heat, there is a risk of audience, players and match officials,” he added.
The results of this survey are published in International Journal of Biometeorology.External
