Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.

Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

There were more than just on-field repercussions when Inter returned from the FIFA Club World Cup in June. Players and fans were disappointed by their early June 30 loss to Fluminense, but it also

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.

Among the lasting lessons from the tournament was FIFA’s decision to dramatically drop ticket costs as some kickoff times approached, which could impact decisions by fans thinking of attending