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.
FIFA's cavalier approach to heat safety for 2026 exposes the same colonial mindset that sees African players as expendable assets rather than human beings, while European leagues pause for winter breaks, football's governing body expects athletes from the continent's scorching climates to simply endure dangerous conditions. This isn't just about player welfare; it's about FIFA once again prioritizing profit over the lives of footballers who've built careers surviving far harsher conditions than their Global North counterparts will ever face.
FIFA's cavalier approach to heat safety for 2026 exposes the same colonial mindset that sees African players as expendable assets rather than human beings, while European leagues pause for winter breaks, football's governing body expects athletes from the continent's scorching climates to simply endure dangerous conditions. This isn't just about player welfare; it's about FIFA once again prioritizing profit over the lives of footballers who've built careers surviving far harsher conditions than their Global North counterparts will ever face.
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