WASHINGTON, D.C. –

The first-ever World Cup featuring 48 teams is set to showcase its unique aspects, as FIFA recently concluded its week in Washington, D.C. The schedule reveal drew representatives from all qualified teams, giving them essential insights into their opening match locations.

With the intense heat of the North American summer firmly on the agenda, coaches reflected on their experiences from the recent Club World Cup. This event afforded them a firsthand glance into the climatic challenges awaiting them as they prepare for the World Cup next year.

Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed relief at having favorable conditions regarding venues, while Rudi Garcia and Roberto Martinez discussed their strategies for acclimatizing players to the varying temperatures and logistics involved.

“Apart from the heat, we also need to consider travel distances, and how that affects our training and preparation for the games,” Martinez commented on the logistics of the tournament spread over three host nations.

As teams gear up for their March friendlies against co-host nations, experiences gathered from the Club World Cup are invaluable as they finalize their preparations for the main event next summer.