Commentary: 2026 FIFA World Cup dress rehearsal exposes the big problem of extreme heat
Briefly

Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. This marked PSG's worst loss in nearly two years. The tournament was designed to extend the season and monetize soccer. Despite over 2.4 million fans attending, many matches suffered low attendance, raising questions about the tournament's purpose. The major takeaway was the extreme weather conditions experienced, which posed challenges during matches, and emphasized the need for FIFA to reevaluate aspects of next year's World Cup, particularly kickoff times and scheduling.
The Club World Cup served as a dress rehearsal for the real World Cup, highlighting necessary adjustments FIFA must consider for the upcoming tournament.
Despite attracting 2.4 million fans, many matches had poor attendance, with four games drawing fewer than 9,000 spectators, indicating a lack of interest.
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