This summer's World Cup continues to face a major threat from extreme heat, mostly endangering athletes and fans as well as workers and officials.
The matches are said to take place in June and July across 16 different cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with serious concerns linked to the impact of rising global temperatures.
Research indicated that the wet bulb globe temperatures, which account for humidity, wind speed, and sun angle, could surpass 32 degrees in the afternoons in cities like Dallas, Houston, and Mexico.
A senior lecturer at Queen's University also shared more details about the heat risk for these host cities, with widespread danger.
Almost all of the host locations will be experiencing serious heat, and that could be a major threat to all players involved, including match officials and spectators.
Exposure to intense heat during physical exertion could give rise to serious health issues like nausea, dehydration, and headaches, as well as stroke. There is also a fear that a rise in migrants from different countries could mean more spread of infections and illnesses, which the CDC has warned.