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'Heat danger' warning about 2026 World Cup venues

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Temperatures at 14 of the 16 stadiums being used for the 2026 World Cup could exceed potentially dangerous levels during the tournament, researchers have warned.

Temperatures could exceed 28C in four cities in Dallas , Houston and Miami .

Mexico City and Vancouver are the only host cities where the temperature has not passed the threshold of 28C.

World governing body Fifa urged to avoid afternoon games at six of the locations with the highest heat risk and no indoor air conditioning.

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