FIFA plans to employ covered stadiums during daytime matches in the next World Cup to address heat concerns, following player feedback regarding dangerous conditions. Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez highlighted the extreme temperatures at the Club World Cup. Sixteen venues, mostly in the US, have been chosen, some partially exposed to elements. FIFA President Infantino acknowledged ongoing criticism as a learning opportunity and stressed the importance of cooling breaks in hot weather. He confirmed the usage of stadium roofs to protect players and enhance upcoming tournament conditions.
"Every criticism we receive is a source for us to study and analyse what we can do better. Of course, the heat is an issue. Last year, at the Olympic Games in Paris, games during the day, in all sports, took place in very hot conditions."
"Cooling breaks are very important and we will see what we can do, but we have stadiums with roofs, and we will definitely use these stadiums during the day next year."
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