The 2022 Qatar World Cup poses health risks to players due to the extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius which is when the risk of heat illness increases. While Qatar plans to use fully air-conditioned stadiums and training facilities to keep temperatures below 27 degrees, there is skepticism about the technology. Moving the World Cup to winter would interfere with European domestic soccer leagues who would need 7 years to adjust scheduling. Supporters traveling to Qatar could also be affected by the heat, as heat waves have been responsible for thousands of deaths in Europe in the past.