Scotland prepares for hot World Cup matches against Morocco and Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Scotland faces sweltering conditions in their upcoming Group C matches at the World Cup. Scheduled temperatures for their next match against Morocco on Friday are expected to be around 27C, and their final group game against Brazil could exceed 30C with high humidity. The team has prepared by acclimating to the heat in Fort Lauderdale and Charlotte, utilizing hydration breaks, cooling techniques, and personalized hydration programs. Steve Clarke's side looks to manage fatigue compared to their opponents, who have a greater experience in such conditions. The match against Morocco is set for 23:00 BST.
- •Scotland's match against Morocco kicks off at 23:00 BST on Friday.
- •Temperatures are forecast around 27C for Morocco and over 30C for Brazil.
- •The team has adapted to the heat with training in Fort Lauderdale.
- •Scotland showed lower overall fatigue levels before the tournament than Morocco and Brazil.
- •Hydration and nutrition are prioritized for player performance in hot conditions.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
- 11:16 AMBBC Sport — How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
"With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
"With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:16 AMHow sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 11:16 AMHow sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
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