Since the U.S. last hosted in 1994, climate change has reshaped the conditions players and fans now face. Cities are scrambling to adapt in real time.
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The World Cup has returned to a radically hotter America
Since the U.S. last hosted in 1994, climate change has reshaped the conditions players and fans now face. Cities are scrambling to adapt in real time.
Published July 2, 2026, 7:16 PM
Updated July 2, 2026, 7:28 PM5.0KRelated Stories
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