The Club World Cup served as a precursor to the 2026 World Cup, revealing potential challenges like record-breaking heat and violent storms. Six games faced delays, sometimes lasting two hours due to storm-related rules, which halt play for lightning within 10 miles. Chelsea faced difficulties with extreme heat conditions hitting 39C, feeling like 50C on the heat index. Michael Brown emphasized the tournament's effectiveness in testing World Cup logistics while raising concerns about weather's impact on future matches.
Record-breaking heat and violent storms wreaked havoc across the tournament, with six games delayed due to storms, some by as much as two hours.
Chelsea struggled with extreme heat, experiencing conditions that reached 39C, which felt more like 50C on the heat index.
US rules mean play is stopped when lightning is recorded within a 10-mile radius, demonstrating potential issues for the upcoming World Cup.
Michael Brown stated the tournament served as a good test for the World Cup, albeit challenges such as weather disruptions were evident.
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