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World Cup Teams Implement Cooling Strategies Amid Heat
Teams are exploring various methods to protect players from extreme heat during the World Cup, including hydration breaks and cooling vests. Physiologists suggest that while these measures can make players feel cooler, they may not effectively lower body temperature.
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Scientific American
From booed hydration breaks to cooling-gel vests, teams are trying everything to keep their players from overheating. Physiologists—and one World Cup team doctor—say feeling cooler is different than cooling the body
2026-06-19 19:30 UTC