• FOX 4: Kansas City Prepping for Extreme Heat Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup

    • FOX 4: Kansas City Prepping for Extreme Heat Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup

    A new study from ranks Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium among the hottest and highest-risk World Cup venues in the United States.

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    As Kansas City counts down to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, organizers and medical experts are encouraging fans to prepare for one major opponent that comes with Midwest summers: the heat.

    With Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium now ranked among the hottest World Cup venues in the U.S., experts want to share tips on how fans can stay safe at matches and events like Fan Fest.

    Dr. Todd Fristo, a primary care physician with Saint Luke’s, joined FOX 4 to breakdown tips on staying hydrated and safe in the heat.