PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Jun 11, 2026 6:20 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than a playing field. Climate Central’s Ben Tracy shows us how extreme heat is changing the game in our warming world.