England are using heated tents during training to simulate the extreme heat and humidity they may encounter at next year’s World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel and his squad are currently based in Girona, Spain, for a training camp ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra. They will then face Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on 10 June.
As part of the camp, England’s coaching and performance staff are monitoring how players respond to high temperatures. Fitness tests are being conducted inside the heated tents using exercise bikes, and players’ recovery will be closely analysed to assess their adaptability to potential tournament conditions.
Tuchel, speaking last week, acknowledged the challenges posed by the expected climate. “I expect us to suffer,” he said. “It’s crucial to observe matches now in America—especially those in places like Miami at three in the afternoon. I want to understand how we can manage hydration, cooling, and recovery. It’s after the season, so it’ll be a similar environment. I’ve done pre-season in Orlando before, and I’ll be very surprised if we don’t suffer. Suffering is one of the headlines for this World Cup.”
Concerns have been raised about the extreme temperatures in 14 of the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup. In Dallas, for example, over 80% of days in June and July typically exceed 28°C, posing a potential risk to player welfare.
England have started their World Cup qualifying campaign strongly under Tuchel, winning their first two matches and topping Group K.
