England fans warned of serious health risks from extreme Texas heat at World Cup

England supporters heading to Texas for next month’s World Cup opener against Croatia are among those most vulnerable to health complications stemming from extreme heat, academics have cautioned.

While the AT&T Stadium in Arlington boasts air-conditioning, offering protection to players and spectators inside the venue from soaring temperatures, the primary concern lies outside.

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The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of academics has specifically highlighted the climate’s impact on fans travelling to matches, queuing for entry, and attending outdoor fan festivals.

WWA research indicates a one in three probability of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) surpassing 28 degrees Celsius in Dallas for the

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