Borussia Dortmund Players Use Umbrellas & AC Breaks To Beat The Heat During 4–3 Win Over Sundowns At Club World Cup

Borussia Dortmund Players Use Umbrellas & AC Breaks To Beat The Heat During 4–3 Win Over Sundowns At Club World Cup

Borussia Dortmund team came up with a two-part strategy i.e air conditioning and umbrellas, to beat the heat during the Club World Cup match against Mamelodi Sundowns. With no overhead shade on the benches, players and staff were left directly exposed to the punishing sun. For the first half, substitutes watched the action from the locker room, while using umbrella in second half

Club World Cup group stage ends amid heat, criticism and surprises - My Football Facts

By Martin Graham   FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States has concluded its group stage, setting the stage for two weeks of knockout action. The competition, now featuring 32 clubs rather than the previous seven, has drawn sharp criticism over intense player workloads, harsh playing conditions, and fluctuating fan interest. Concerns over player safety have been persistent, especially with the 2026 World Cup looming. Top European clu…