'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am'

The extreme weather at the Club World Cup in the US this summer has led to calls for potentially rescheduling the men's World Cup final next year to avoid heat-related risks. Professor Mike Tipton suggests moving the final to a morning slot in an air-conditioned stadium with a roof and cooler time of year to ensure player, official, and spectator safety. The heatwave in North America highlights the need for FIFA to plan for potentially extreme conditions during the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.