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Christina Thykjaer

2026 World Cup: How to watch the final without risking your heart

While millions of fans will watch the World Cup final with their hearts in their mouths, cardiologists are issuing a warning: that tension can have consequences for some people.

Scientific evidence shows that high-intensity matches can increase the risk of heart attacks, arrhythmias and other cardiovascular events among people with heart disease or other risk factors.

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