06/22/2026
The world's most elite soccer players are now taking heat breaks during matches.
Think about that.
Athletes who train year-round, monitored by nutritionists, coaches, and medical teams, are being given extra time because the human body can only handle so much heat.
The game has changed.
And it's not just players feeling it.
Fans feel it too:
☀️ More water needed
☀️ More exhaustion
☀️ More time seeking shade
☀️ More heat-related illnesses
☀️ More stress on workers, families and communities
Extreme heat isn't coming.
It's here.
The good news? There are thousands of nonprofits already working on solutions—from planting trees and restoring ecosystems to advocating for cleaner energy and helping communities adapt.
Imagine if even a fraction of the passion we bring to sports was directed toward supporting the people working every day to protect the game, the players and all the fans.
That's worth cheering for.
Join us for Earth Gives 2026 kicking off in September.
For now, nonprofit teams - get in the game at EarthGives🌍org