The World Cup is getting hotter. A sports architect shares how stadiums can adapt

Intentional venue design can keep players and fans cooler as temperatures rise.

Thibaut Courtois of Belgium steps over a lawn sprinkler during pitch watering during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Egypt at Seattle Stadium on June 15, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. [Photo: Alex Grimm/Getty Images]

Fans and players at the World Cup this year are facing the heat as summer temperatures skyrocket, but smart stadium design can help keep them cooler than they would otherwise be.

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