During the French and Paraguay match, fans were grilling by the stadium seats.

2026-07-05 15:41 © scanpix

Football fans or the media often use the complex term "hot seat" to describe a coach's job.

However, during the World Cup, the fans themselves had to experience this "pleasure."

Americans who came to watch the World Championship match between France and Paraguay were unpleasantly surprised – the plastic stadium seats had heated up to 69 degrees Celsius in the sun.

Complaints flooded social media that it was extremely uncomfortable to watch the championship match at the Philadelphia stadium.

Players themselves were also dissatisfied – the stadium surface had heated up to 60 degrees Celsius in the sun.

Temperature measured on the seats of the Philadelphia stadium?
Close to 70 degrees… 🥵🤯 #PARFRA pic.twitter.com/k2IOmFO1NZ

— Saber Desfarges (@SaberDesfa) July 4, 2026