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2026 World Cup: Ronaldo Predicts What'll Happen to Messi

UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – FIFA will use stadiums with roofs and air conditioning in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Vancouver to reduce heat risks for players, addressing concerns raised by FIFPRO.

  • Former striker Ronaldo predicted that Lionel Messi will excel for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup based on his performances during this year’s international club competition.
  • The Club World Cup in the U.S. faced heat and weather issues, prompting criticism of staging such tournaments in unsuitable conditions with several games delayed or suspended.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed heat-related concerns by explaining that venues with roofs will be utilized during the 2026 World Cup, and emphasized that all feedback is carefully reviewed to enhance conditions.
  • At the Club World Cup final in New Jersey, played at 3 p.m. with expected temperatures around 83 to 84°F, President Trump planned to attend, highlighting the event’s significance and support.
  • The heat challenges experienced, including players feeling dizzy and calls for longer cooling breaks, suggest that FIFA must continue adapting event scheduling and venue choices for player safety.
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ESPN broke the news in United States on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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