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Heat Stress and Preparing for the 2026 World Cup

As the world eagerly anticipates the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America, a pertinent issue has captured the attention of the scientific community and soccer enthusiasts alike: the risk of heat stress on players. This concern is not just about comfort but about the health and performance of the athletes on soccer’s grandest […]

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Culture

The Power of Attachment in Soccer: Lessons from the 2002 FIFA World Cup

As soccer enthusiasts and coaches worldwide continually seek ways to inspire and develop players, the study Effect of 2002 FIFA World Cup: Point of Attachment That Promotes Mass Football Participation” offers groundbreaking insights. This research not only revisits the memorable 2002 World Cup (US beat Portugal! US into the quarterfinals!) but also uncovers the critical […]

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Culture

The 2026 World Cup Match Schedule Announcement is coming up!

What cities will host what matches? What will Philadelphia’s (the closest city to me) schedule be? On Sunday, 4 February 2024, at 3 pm ET, FIFA will announce the schedule, which will be revealed during a special live broadcast accessible to fans worldwide. This event will disclose the host city allocations for the 104 matches, […]

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