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England flagEnglandvs.Croatia flagCroatia

Group Stage · Group L

Wed, June 17, 20263:00 p.m.Dallas StadiumClimate-controlled

Explore how heat could slow down performance during this match and how climate change is increasing the odds.

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95%Chance of performance-impairing heat+6%From climate change

The June 17 match at Dallas Stadium (England vs. Croatia) has a 95% chance of heat that can impair performance.

Those odds are 6 percentage points higher due to climate change.

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World Cup 2026 & Climate Change

England flagEngland
Croatia flagCroatia

June 17, 2026 • Dallas Stadium

Group LClimate-controlled
95%Chance of performance-impairing heat
+6%From climate change
  • “Performance-impairing heat” is heat above 28°C (82.4°F) — a threshold associated with elite players running slower, less far, and less often. Source: Climate Shift Index and ERA5 reanalysis.

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95%Chance of performance-impairing heat+6%From climate change

Croatia flagCroatia

Group L3 matches, 3 stadiums
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England flagENG—Croatia flagCRO

95%Chance of performance-impairing heat+6%From climate change

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95%Chance of performance-impairing heat+6%From climate change