Soaring temperatures at this year's Club World Cup have raised concerns over afternoon kickoff times at the 2026 World Cup, as the expanded tournament poses logistical challenges for organizers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/27/soccer/world-cup-heat-fears/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #2026fifaworldcup #climatechange #heatwaves #unitedstates#clubworldcup