00:00Weather may be one of the biggest storylines of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
00:05The hottest open-air venue is expected to be Monterey, Mexico,
00:09where the historical average high in July climbs into the mid-90s.
00:13Miami and Kansas City won't be far behind,
00:16with heat and humidity creating challenging conditions for players and fans alike.
00:20Now, some of the hottest host cities actually have a built-in advantage.
00:24Matches in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, even places like Los Angeles,
00:28will be played in climate-controlled stadiums with a retractable or permanent roof,
00:33helping shield teams from the worst of the summer heat.
00:36Mexico City offers another compelling contrast.
00:39Despite its southern latitude, its elevation at over 7,000 feet above sea level
00:43keeps historical average temperatures surprisingly comfortable
00:46compared to many lower-elevation host cities.
00:49And if there's one open-air venue that may have the weather advantage,
00:53it's the San Francisco Bay Area.
00:55Cool Pacific air and a typically dry summer climate
00:59make Santa Clara one of the least weather-stressed outdoor stadiums in the tournament.
01:03FIFA also has a heat protocol in place.
01:06If there's sweltering heat, officials implement mandatory cooling breaks during each half,
01:10so while every team will be chasing the trophy,
01:13some may also be battling the weather.
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