National teams use ice-pack vests to combat heat before World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

National teams use ice-pack vests to combat heat before World Cup
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Germany and Spain are using ice-pack vests to help players cope with excessive heat during FIFA World Cup preparations. Germany is training in Winston-Salem, Massachusetts, facing temperatures up to 41ºC, while Spain is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with highs of 33ºC. Both teams have been visibly utilizing this technology alongside fans at training sessions. Germany's first match is scheduled against Curaçao on Sunday, June 15, while Spain will face Cape Verde on Monday, June 16.

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  • Germany uses ice-pack vests in training amid 41ºC heat.
  • Spain players also adopt cooling technology at 33ºC in training.
  • Germany faces Curaçao on June 15 in their opening match.
  • Spain's first match is against Cape Verde on June 16.
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Excessive heat has been an “extra opponent” in the preparation of some national teams for the FIFA World Cup.And vests with ice packs are being used by players from two teams in the United States ...

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