LA heat expected to rise as World Cup games continue at SoFi Stadium
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Early weather forecasts for the week of June 22 show that Southern California will heat up with the possibility of triple-digit temperatures. What could this mean for the World Cup?
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As the FIFA World Cup continues across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, players and fans from across the world have experienced the uncomfortable summer heat in some U.S. host cities.
Los Angeles is no stranger to hot summers, and incoming peak temperatures may coincide with some scheduled World Cup matches.
Temperatures will likely start to heat up starting June 22 in the Los Angeles metro area as the U.S. Men's national team plays against Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
What do the high temperatures mean for the World Cup?
How hot will it be in Los Angeles?
From June 22 to June 26, Southern California is forecast to experience increased heat, said Devin Black, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, in an online news conference.
The valleys, such as San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope, have the potential for triple-digit heat, while the Los Angeles metro area may see temperatures in the 90s, Black said.
The early forecast indicates a moderate heat risk from June 23 to June 26, with a possibility of heat advisories in the valleys.
Fans and players who are not used to the heat some regions of the U.S. face will have to find ways to stay cool, and for fans at least, it may prove challenging.
Are water bottles banned at stadiums during the World Cup?
FIFA sought to ban reusable water bottles at host stadiums, but announced on June 5 that they would make exceptions for soft plastic 20-ounce bottles.
After receiving backlash from fans for banning outside water bottles altogether, the soccer federation modified its ban to exclude the plastic bottles, but held firm on hard-sided bottles, citing safety concerns.
Bringing in disposable bottles will mean fans can stay hydrated, but will have to pay for cold water at concessions.
The soccer organization also announced late last year that it would institute a three-minute hydration break for players every 22 minutes, learning from its Club World Cup, held at stadiums across the U.S. just last summer.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at [email protected], 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
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