Extreme desert-adjacent heat. One of the hottest outdoor venues. July temps regularly exceed 35°C.
EXTREME HEAT: WBGT 27-29°C exceeds FIFPRO 28°C threshold. Sprint capacity and decision-making degraded for non-adapted teams.
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Monterrey, Mexico | Capacity: 53,500 | Open-air
HEAT (HIGH): WBGT 27-29°C exceeds FIFPRO recommendations. Cold-climate teams will face meaningful endurance challenges, particularly in the second half.
Source: Esh et al. 2026, "Evidence-Based Guidelines to Protect Player Health and Performance from Environmental Challenges", Sports Medicine (DOI: 10.1007/s40279-026-02398-4)