
Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists
A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.
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A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.

Through its social media channels, FIFA confirmed Shakira, BTS, and Madonna as the performers for the first halftime show of the 2026 World Cup. The show will also feature Chris Martin (Coldplay) as ...

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop band BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday.The move mirrors the show held during the final of last year's Copa America in Miami, when Colombian star Shakira perfo

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Football's global players' union renewed concerns on Thursday about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased. An analysis by climate research group World Weather Attribut

Madonna, Shakira and BTS were named the halftime show headliners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Wednesday.

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday."Players and fans face a much higher risk of gruelling heat and humidity at the

England are set to play their first match of the World Cup against Croatia in Texas

Mexico’s list of 55 players that FIFA asks for was released.

Exactly 150 years after Carlton Cricket Club and Toronto Lacrosse Club took part in the first recorded organised football match in Canada in 1876, Canadian soccer is finally ready for its coming out party.Canada will host 13 matches -- six in Toronto, seven in Vancouver -- with Canada also facing Qa