Who’s Protecting the Workers at the World Cup | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

While the World Cup dazzles fans with star athletes and air-conditioned stadiums, the real unsung heroes—the vendors, cleaners, and security workers—are braving dangerous heat waves in cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Miami. With heat index values soaring and climate change intensifying the risk, these essential workers face serious threats of heat exhaustion and stroke, especially those with preexisting conditions or unfamiliar with the climate. Despite warnings from experts and the glaring irony that FIFA prioritizes players over laborers, the organization’s “tiered heat mitigation” efforts…