Climate
Amateur footballers to face more heat stress in future matches due to climate change
The meteorological institute KNMI and the football association KNVB have concluded in a joint report that amateur football players in the Netherlands will increasingly play matches in hot weather due to climate change. The findings, published on 2026-09-12, highlight growing concerns about heat stress and its impact on player safety. The organizations emphasize the need for new guidelines and adaptation strategies to protect athletes, as rising temperatures are expected to make heat-related risks more common during amateur football matches in the coming years.
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