Germany trains in extreme heat ahead of World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Germany's national soccer team is training in severe heat in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees Celsius (105 Fahrenheit). Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann is focusing on player discipline and acclimatization while using cooling vests and fans to combat the oppressive conditions. The team's opening match is scheduled against Curaçao in Houston. Should Germany advance past the group stage, they will remain in the U.S. for subsequent matches.
- •Training session took place on June 12, 2026.
- •Germany's base camp faces high heat index levels.
- •Cooling vests and misting fans are being utilized.
- •First match against Curaçao is indoor and air-conditioned.
- •Potential knockout stage matches could remain in the U.S.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Germany fighting the heat in World Cup training
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