France leads fatigue ranking ahead of World Cup kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The first-ever 48-team World Cup starts today in the United States. France tops a fatigue ranking published by the BBC, with its players accumulating 98,895 minutes since June 15, 2025. Portugal, England, and Germany follow France in the rankings. The report highlights the potential impact of player fatigue amid anticipated high temperatures during the tournament.
- •World Cup begins today in the United States.
- •France has the highest player fatigue at 98,895 minutes.
- •Portugal and England follow France in fatigue rankings.
- •High temperatures may exacerbate fatigue issues.
- •Maxence Lacroix has played the most minutes for France.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — The 10 most tired teams at the World Cup 😪
"Are Les Bleus already at a disadvantage?This Thursday evening will mark the start of the first 48-team World Cup in history. A longer and more grueling competition, much like recent seasons in which p...
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