Football is the world's most popular sport, connecting billions of people across continents, cultures, and generations. Yet the game is increasingly facing a challenge that extends far beyond the pitch: climate change.

Extreme heat, floods, droughts, storms, and wildfires are already disrupting football competitions around the world. From grassroots pitches to the FIFA Men's World Cup, climate-related risks are affecting player safety, infrastructure, scheduling, and the overall future of the sport.