US Edition"Playing in This Kind of Temperature Is Very Dangerous" - Enzo Fernandez Claims He Almost Fainted in Chelsea's Clash Against Fluminense
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – Enzo Fernandez called the 34°C heat at the Club World Cup final very dangerous, noting it slowed gameplay and affected players and fans, with training limited due to 37°C temperatures.
- Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez nearly fainted during their Club World Cup semi-final win over Fluminense due to extreme heat conditions.
- The intense temperatures, reaching up to 39°C near MetLife Stadium, have raised safety concerns and calls to adjust match timings in future tournaments.
- Fernandez and other players described the heat as dangerous and said it affects gameplay speed and the spectator experience.
- Fernandez urged FIFA to change the 2026 World Cup schedule to protect players, hoping to maintain football's appeal, while cooling breaks have been introduced this tournament.
- Chelsea reached the final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday in New Jersey, with the final marking the end of an extended 329-day season.
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Soccer Players Can't Stop Complaining Ahead Of US World Cup
We're somehow just about a year away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played around the United States. It'll be the second consecutive summer of soccer in the US, with this year's FIFA Club World Cup about to wrap up. And international soccer players just can't stop complaining about how hot it's going to be.Enzo Fernandez, who plays for English Premier League Chelsea, complained about the weather this summer during the competition, s…
Enzo Fernandez admits blazing Club World Cup temperatures left him "dizzy" during a match - The Mirror
Chelsea have had to weather intense heat out in the United States in their bid to win the Club World Cup with midfielder Enzo Fernandez admitting the conditions affected him during a game
Chelsea star nearly fainted during 'very dangerous' Club World Cup match
Enzo Fernandez nearly fainted during Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final win (Photo: Getty) Enzo Fernandez has revealed he came very close to fainting on the pitch during Chelsea’s last Club World Cup game due to the extreme heat. Chelsea have reached the final of the revamped competition where they will take on Champions League holders PSG in New Jersey on Sunday. The tournament has been in the USA over the past month and has received a mixed r…
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