How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

Many sports events held in the summer adjust their start times to early morning or late night to minimize the risk of heat-related illness, including marathons at the Olympics or track world championships. Morning kickoffs, however, are rare in soccer, where World Cup match schedules are often set with European TV audiences in mind.

Jul 17, 2025 - 15:30
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How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Many sports events held in the summer adjust their start times to early morning or late night to minimize the risk of heat-related illness, including marathons at the Olympics or track world championships. Morning kickoffs, however, are rare in soccer, where World Cup match schedules are often set with European TV audiences in mind.

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