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Hazardous Temperatures Forecast for Many World Cup Games

11 June 2026 at 15:04
Many of the tournament’s host cities risk hitting dangerous heat levels this year, raising questions about the safety of players and fans.

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Thiago Santos, a player with Brazil’s Fluminense team, during a cooling break at a match in New Jersey last July.

Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans

10 June 2026 at 21:58
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.

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Amtrak’s Cascades line takes about four hours to get from Vancouver, British Columbia, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, to Seattle, which is hosting six.

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

10 June 2026 at 23:16
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

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FIFA is trying its best, Gianni Infantino said during a news conference on Wednesday, but “we don’t control everything.”
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