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Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists
Key takeaways
- The letter has been signed by 20 world-leading scientists
- In an open letter, external, international experts in health, climate and sports performance say the governing body's guidelines are out of step with the current science and "impossible to justify".
- Heat is expected to be an issue at this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with researchers warning temperatures at 14 of the 16 stadiums being used could exceed dangerous levels.
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The letter has been signed by 20 world-leading scientists
BBC Sport correspondent Published21 minutes ago A group of world-leading scientists have warned Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.
In an open letter, external, international experts in health, climate and sports performance say the governing body's guidelines are out of step with the current science and "impossible to justify". They call on Fifa to introduce stronger protections, including longer cooling breaks and clearer protocols for delaying or postponing games in extreme conditions.
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