Weather for the 2026 World Cup: Sunny day in Inglewood before the Canada vs South Africa match

 This year's FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be hot and stormy in places, with many matches taking place in temperatures above 32°C. The event will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico and will likely be the hottest tournament since the U.S. was the sole host in 1994. While heat and humidity will impact matches, storms may pose a greater logistical challenge. Under U.S. storm protocol, the game must be interrupted if electrical discharges are detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. When this happens, a 30-minute countdown begins and resets with each subsequent shock before it ends. On June 22, the match between France and Iraq was the first match at the World Cup to be delayed due to a storm, interrupted for over two hours. To understand which games may be most affected, The Athletic is working with Aaron Mentkowski, chief meteorologist at WKBW-TV Buffalo, who will provide daily forecasts. Aaron will join the live coverage to explain situations during storm delays. The South Africa vs. Canada match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles County will begin at 12:00 local time. There are no worries about the weather because the match will be played indoors. For fans heading to the game or enjoying outdoor attractions, the morning layer of clouds will clear up in the afternoon. At 12:00 the temperature will be around 22°C. After the match, sunny and pleasant weather is expected, with a temperature of 23°C; Winds will be southerly, 5-15 mph. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Japan Coach Moriyasu Aims for World Cup Victory](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/japan-coach-moriyasu-aims-for-world-cup-victory) 2. [Sino ang Susunod na Kalaban ng Brazil sa World Cup 2026?](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/sino-ang-susunod-na-kalaban-ng-brazil-sa-world-cup-2026)