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FIFA Pressured to Rethink World Cup Calendar Due to Climate Change

Rising heat threatens player and spectator safety
With global temperatures continuing to rise, scientists and health experts are urging FIFA to reconsider the timing of the World Cup, warning that summer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere could pose serious risks to players and fans.

The football governing body is reportedly evaluating adjustments to its calendar in response to mounting climate concerns.
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