Climate change has increased the likelihood of heat that could impair player performance and slow match tempo for 97 of 104 matches at the upcoming World Cup, a nonprofit climate research and communications group said earlier this month.Climate Central examined the odds of temperatures exceeding 28 C, a threshold linked to declines in player performance, such as decreased sprint frequency and slower recovery times. It said that the heat will threaten the safety of athletes and fans, as well as impact the quality of the game at the June 11-July 19 football event hosted by Canada, Mexico, and…READ FULL ARTICLE
