FIFPRO on football schedule: 'Risk to player health rising'

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jonathan HardingOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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FIFPRO, a global football player union, has released a report expressing concerns over player health due to excessive game schedules and heat exposure leading up to the 2026 World Cup. The report highlights issues from the recent Club World Cup in the US, where players faced extreme heat and shortened off-seasons. Key findings include the need for at least four weeks between seasons and two days rest between games for proper recovery. Without improved safeguarding measures, player participation in the upcoming World Cup could be jeopardized. The report also emphasizes the risks posed by high temperatures, with some matches during the Club World Cup reaching over 28 degrees Celsius WetBulb Globe Temperature.

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