England should expose themselves to Florida heat, says Henderson
Summary
England’s football team is training in Florida to get used to the hot weather ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Players and staff are focusing on adapting to the heat and humidity to perform well in the tournament starting in June.Key Facts
- England’s squad arrived in the U.S., mainly in Florida, to adjust to temperatures around 32°C (about 90°F).
- England coach Thomas Tuchel encouraged players to spend time in the U.S. after their season to prepare for heat and time zone changes.
- Midfielder Jordan Henderson emphasized the importance of building tolerance to heat during training.
- England will play warm-up games against New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10.
- The World Cup group matches for England start on June 17 in Dallas against Croatia, then Ghana on June 23 in Massachusetts, and Panama on June 27 in New Jersey.
- Young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said the team is working hard to quickly adapt to the heat and humidity.
- The weather is expected to be hotter than usual for some World Cup games, with studies showing nearly 25% of matches could exceed 26°C (79°F).
- The team has support staff focused on cooling methods and recovery to help players manage the tough conditions.
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