FIFPRO has raised serious concerns about player safety due to extreme heat during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., specifically advising that two matches, PSG vs. Atlético Madrid and Chelsea vs. Esperance, should have been postponed. The players have reached out to national unions over heat-related issues, prompting FIFPRO's medical officials to recommend banning midday kickoffs for the upcoming 2026 men's World Cup in North America. Medical director Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge argues that conditions were unsafe, highlighting that player health is at risk in such extreme temperatures.
FIFPRO has raised concerns that two games during the FIFA Club World Cup should have been postponed due to excessive heat conditions surpassing recommended limits.
Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge emphasized that according to FIFPRO's guidelines, games should be postponed if the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature exceeds 28 degrees.
FIFPRO's medical experts are advocating for no midday kickoffs in cities with high temperatures to protect player health during future tournaments.
Players and coaches are increasingly vocal about the adverse impact of heat on performance, reflecting growing concerns within the football community.
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