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The 2026 World Cup is clashing with one of the most dreaded seasons in Florida.
Today marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, less than two weeks before the upcoming global soccer tournament begins.
In the U.S., Miami will play host to seven of those games, alongside Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ahead of visitors flocking to Florida for the games, officials shared their thoughts and concerns about the upcoming hurricane season.
“We are very concerned,” Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management Director Pete Gomez told reporters Tuesday, according to Politico. “That is a new community that we are worried about making sure that you folks get the message out … because they’re coming in from all over the world, and they don’t know what a hurricane is.”
Could a hurricane actually impact one or more of the Miami World Cup games this summer?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from today, June 1, through Nov. 30. Tropical activity picks up between mid-August and mid-October, with the peak of the season occurring Sept. 10.
The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
Miami, Florida, is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium. Here are the dates:
See prices for Miami games: What is the World Cup schedule?
It's possible.
According to NOAA, the first named storm typically forms in early to mid-June, the first hurricane in late June, and the first major hurricane in mid-July.
All of Miami's games fall within that timeline. However, it's not guaranteed that, even if a storm forms, it will hit Florida at all.
According to The Weather Channel, we usually see one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf every one to two years. However, they note that at least two named storms have formed in five of the last six Junes.
It is rare to see these June storms hit the continental U.S. They report that only four hurricanes have actually hit the continental U.S. in June since 1950.
As for July, it has accounted for 7% of the Atlantic's tropical storms since 1851. In comparison, the busiest months of hurricane season are August (22%), September (35%) and October (21%), according to data from NOAA's Hurricane Research Division.
If a major storm or hurricane impacts one of the Miami games, it is likely to be delayed, postponed or relocated rather than canceled entirely.
According to Politico, workers at the stadium were participating in disaster drills and taking 125 different classes to prepare. Gomez also told the outlet that the county had secured a contract to ensure translations were available in different languages if severe weather impacts any of the games.
Here are some of the predictions released for this year's hurricane season.
A major hurricane is a storm that is a Category 3 or stronger, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.
The 30-year average, from 1991 to 2020, is 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
There were no disturbances listed by the National Hurricane Center on its tropical outlook map as of 8 a.m. June 1.
There are three tropical waves being watched by forecasters:
We will update our tropical weather coverage regularly to bring you the most current information you need to protect your home and family.
Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
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Today marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, less than two weeks before the upcoming global soccer tournament begins.
In the U.S., Miami will play host to seven of those games, alongside Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ahead of visitors flocking to Florida for the games, officials shared their thoughts and concerns about the upcoming hurricane season.
“We are very concerned,” Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management Director Pete Gomez told reporters Tuesday, according to Politico. “That is a new community that we are worried about making sure that you folks get the message out … because they’re coming in from all over the world, and they don’t know what a hurricane is.”
Could a hurricane actually impact one or more of the Miami World Cup games this summer?
When is hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from today, June 1, through Nov. 30. Tropical activity picks up between mid-August and mid-October, with the peak of the season occurring Sept. 10.
The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
What dates will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be in Florida?
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Miami, Florida, is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium. Here are the dates:
- Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Group Stage | Monday, June 15
- Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde | Group Stage | Sunday, June 21
- Scotland vs. Brazil | Group Stage | Wednesday, June 24
- Colombia vs. Portugal | Group Stage | Saturday, June 27
- Match 86 | Round of 32 | Friday, July 3
- Match 99 | Quarter-final | Saturday, July 11
- Match 103 | Bronze final | Saturday, July 18
See prices for Miami games: What is the World Cup schedule?
Miami World Cup games fall within Hurricane Season. Could games be impacted?
It's possible.
According to NOAA, the first named storm typically forms in early to mid-June, the first hurricane in late June, and the first major hurricane in mid-July.
All of Miami's games fall within that timeline. However, it's not guaranteed that, even if a storm forms, it will hit Florida at all.
How often do June and July see hurricanes?
According to The Weather Channel, we usually see one June named storm in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf every one to two years. However, they note that at least two named storms have formed in five of the last six Junes.
It is rare to see these June storms hit the continental U.S. They report that only four hurricanes have actually hit the continental U.S. in June since 1950.
As for July, it has accounted for 7% of the Atlantic's tropical storms since 1851. In comparison, the busiest months of hurricane season are August (22%), September (35%) and October (21%), according to data from NOAA's Hurricane Research Division.
What happens if a FIFA game gets impacted by major storm?
If a major storm or hurricane impacts one of the Miami games, it is likely to be delayed, postponed or relocated rather than canceled entirely.
According to Politico, workers at the stadium were participating in disaster drills and taking 125 different classes to prepare. Gomez also told the outlet that the county had secured a contract to ensure translations were available in different languages if severe weather impacts any of the games.
2026 Atlantic hurricane season predictions: How active will 2026 be?
Here are some of the predictions released for this year's hurricane season.
- NOAA
- Named storms: 8-14
- Hurricanes: 3-6
- Major hurricanes: 1-3
- AccuWeather:
- Named storms: 11-16
- Hurricanes: 4-7
- Major hurricanes: 2-4
- Colorado State University:
- Named storms: 13
- Hurricanes: 6
- Major hurricanes: 2
- WeatherTiger:
- Named storms: 10-15
- Hurricanes: 4-7
- Major hurricanes: 1-3
A major hurricane is a storm that is a Category 3 or stronger, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.
How many tropical storms and hurricanes are in a typical season?
The 30-year average, from 1991 to 2020, is 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
National Hurricane Center tracking no disturbances on first day of hurricane season, June 1
There were no disturbances listed by the National Hurricane Center on its tropical outlook map as of 8 a.m. June 1.
There are three tropical waves being watched by forecasters:
- An eastern Atlantic tropical wave is along 32W, south of 12N and moving westward at 11 to 17 mph.
- A central Caribbean tropical wave is along 73W, south of 17N and moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Relatively dry air over the basin is precluding convection near this wave at this time.
- A western Caribbean tropical wave is along the coast of Nicaragua near 83W, south of 15N and moving westward at around 17 mph. Scattered moderate convection extends from western Panama to southeast Nicaragua
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What's next?
We will update our tropical weather coverage regularly to bring you the most current information you need to protect your home and family.
Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Hurricane season starts today. Could storm impact Florida FIFA games?
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