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Spain trains with cooling vests before World Cup opener against Cape Verde

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:26 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Spain trains with cooling vests before World Cup opener against Cape Verde

Summary

Spain's national football team is utilizing special gel-filled cooling vests during training as they prepare for the World Cup in North America. The vests, developed by Adidas, can lower core body temperature by 0.5 degrees Celsius and skin temperature by up to 13 degrees. Spain is among 14 teams implementing this technology, which aims to ensure optimal conditions amid high temperatures. They are set to begin their campaign against Cape Verde on Monday in Atlanta, where the stadium has a roof to shield players and fans from the heat.

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By the Numbers

•Spain is using gel-filled cooling vests during training.
•The vests can reduce core body temperature significantly.
•Spain opens their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on Monday.
•The team is participating in training in Tennessee.
•Top wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returned to full training.

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12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Spain wearing special gel-filled cooling vests at World Cup training

What they're saying

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Spain are wearing special vests filled with frozen gel to keep cool during training in the hot temperatures at the North American World Cup. The Spanish football federation said on Saturday that the 2010 winners and 2026 favourites were one of 14 sides at the World Cup using the new technology, which has been developed by German sportswear firm Adidas.
— Yahoo Sports

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