📸 Air con by the bench: will this be the hottest World Cup game ever? | OneFootball

It is also the World Cup of weather extremes. The French already felt that in the group stage against Iraq, when the match was suspended for two hours because of severe weather. There were also concerns beforehand today about whether the game against Germany conquerors Paraguay could kick off on time. 

The good news: it will start on time. The bad news: it is extremely hot in Philadelphia. For this reason, air-conditioning units have already been set up next to the benches to make the heat more bearable. 

As 'The Athletic' reports, this could even be the hottest match ever at a football World Cup today. Temperatures are expected to be around 38 degrees. 

However, another storm could follow the extreme heat. 

Everyone involved will be hoping the match can be completed within the usual time frame, and things on the pitch could get heated not only because of the temperatures. 

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