FIFA Is Here: A Doctor's Playbook For Staying Safe In The Heat

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup coincides with brutal heat across host regions, creating serious health risks for players and fans alike. A physician's guide offers practical strategies to prevent heat-related illness, from hydration timing and electrolyte balance to recognizing early warning signs like dizziness and muscle cramps. The playbook covers both preventive measures and emergency responses, addressing a challenge that World Cup organizers have long grappled with as global temperatures climb and tournament scheduling grows inflexible.