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Will any match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup be delayed by more than 30 minutes due to extreme heat?
ResolvedNo
FIFA's stronger action threshold at 32°C
Decreases Likelihood
Roofs and AC used in hottest matchups
Decreases Likelihood
Lightning delays outcompete heat delays
Decreases Likelihood
Open-air venues pose heat suspension risks
Increases Likelihood
Air-conditioned stadiums for high-risk matches
Decreases Likelihood
14 of 16 cities likely exceed 28°C threshold
Increases Likelihood