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Vancouver set to host FIFA World Cup in less than a month

Games expected to be significantly hotter than the last North American tournament in 1994.

· 1 min read · HOC Vancouver Desk

With Vancouver preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in less than a month, researchers have analyzed how climate change will affect the tournament compared to the last time games were held in North America in 1994. The World Weather Attribution collaboration found that the 2026 games will be notably hotter, presenting challenges for players and spectators alike as the city prepares for one of the world's largest sporting events.