A new blueprint has been released by the non-profit Football for Future to help organizers of major soccer tournaments integrate climate adaptation strategies into their events. The Playable Future Blueprint addresses concerns about extreme weather disrupting games and impacting infrastructure, citing the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America as an example where hydration breaks were implemented due to heat and matches were delayed by storms. The report emphasizes that climate resilience is crucial for the future of football and proposes integrating adaptation measures into facility planning, refurbishment, and dedicated funding for grassroots programs. AI
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- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Elliot Arthur-Worsop
- Football for Future
- North America
- Pitches in Peril
- Playable Future Blueprint
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