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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.

Heat in the Northeast Thursday and Friday Brings the Threat of Dangerous Storms

11 June 2026 at 16:15
Soupy, hot weather will settle into the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, bringing with it the threat of dangerous storms.

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A security guard in New York cooling down during a hot day last summer. This week will bring the year’s first widespread dose of summerlike heat and humidity to the city.
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