The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. The 48-team World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Canada is hosting 13 matches — seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

The Club World Cup is seen by many as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup host - so what have we learned now it's over?

The highly anticipated soccer tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports.

Lawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

Italy will play their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Norway at San Siro on November 16, it has been confirmed.The Azzurri are in Group I and already playing catch-up to leaders Norway,

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.