England players rely on new sports drink to cope with World Cup heat
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England's national soccer team is using CoreCtrl, a sports drink developed by Alistair Brownlee's company, to manage body temperatures during the World Cup in the U.S. The Football Association ordered a substantial supply of the drink before the tournament. Heat management is a crucial aspect of coach Thomas Tuchel's preparations, with players utilizing cooling vests and palm-cooling devices in training sessions in Kansas City. This strategy aims to optimize performance amid extreme temperatures during the tournament.
- •CoreCtrl was developed by Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee.
- •The Football Association ordered CoreCtrl before the World Cup.
- •Players are using cooling vests and devices during training.
- •Heat management is central to preparations by coach Thomas Tuchel.
- 3:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — England players use new sports drink to help beat extreme heat at World Cup
"CoreCtrl is made by Alistair Brownlee’s company Product reduces temperature body starts to sweat at England’s players are using a sports drink developed by the double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee to help control their body temperatures at the World Cup. The Football Association placed a large order of CoreCtrl, a new product from Brownlee’s sports nutrition company truefuels, before the tournament to take to the US. Refuelling and heat management has been a key part of Thomas Tuchel’s preparations for the World Cup, with players wearing cooling vests and palm-cooling devices during training in Kansas City. Continue reading...
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