Global Briefing: World Cup 2026 faces extreme heat warnings

James Murray
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The Metlife Stadium in New Jersey which is slated to host the 2026 World Cup final / Credit: iStock - johnemac72
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The Metlife Stadium in New Jersey which is slated to host the 2026 World Cup final / Credit: iStock - johnemac72

Top footballers warn summer World Cups are under threat from climate impacts, Octopus Energy continues German expansion plans, and Canada pauses EV mandate

Senior footballers have this week warned the future of summer World Cups could be under threat, after a new study revealed 10 of the 16 stadiums for next year's World Cup in North America could breach...

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