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Record Heat Greets Messi in MLS Cup Final
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- MLS Cup final played in record 84-degree heat.
- Heat index reached 87 degrees due to humidity.
- Previous record was 81 degrees in 2004.
The MLS Cup final saw Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face the Vancouver Whitecaps under record-breaking heat. Game-time temperatures in Fort Lauderdale soared to 84 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius), making it the warmest final in the league's history.
The high humidity, measured at 60%, pushed the heat index to an uncomfortable 87 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius). This marked a significant departure from the typical South Florida weather for this time of year, which usually hovers around 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
This intense heat shattered the previous record of 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) set during the 2004 MLS Cup final. In contrast, Vancouver experienced much cooler conditions, with temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff.
