World Cup to Increase Indoor Venues for Daytime Kick-offs to Beat the Heat – SCCG Management

World Cup to Increase Indoor Venues for Daytime Kick-offs to Beat the Heat - SCCG Management

Infantino responds to player welfare concerns at Club World Cup

‘Heat is definitely an issue. We have covered stadiums’

Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, has stated that indoor air-conditioned venues will be prioritized for day-time kick-offs at the 2026 World Cup to address anticipated high temperatures. Concerns about player welfare have been highlighted during the Club World Cup in the US, which will co-host next year’s tournament with Canada and Mexico.

Enzo Fernández mentioned the conditions during Chelsea’s semi-final against Fluminense, where the temperature was 35C, as “very dangerous.”

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