FOX 4: Avoiding Heat-Related Illness During the World Cup

This summer, the world's largest sporting event will descend on Kansas City—and so will the Midwest heat. A Saint Luke's physician has tips on how to stay hydrated and healthy.

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Things are heating up in Kansas City as the 2026 FIFA World Cup makes its way to the metro. The region's extreme summer heat has been identified as a top health concern for fans and players alike.

Dr. Todd Fristo, a primary care physician at Saint Luke's Primary Care–Independence, joined FOX 4 to share tips on stay hydrated throughout the festivities and explain when it might be time to seek care for heat-related illness.