Tuchel says acclimatization camp prepares England for World Cup heat
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Thomas Tuchel, head coach of the England national team, believes the squad is well-prepared for the heat and humidity challenges at the upcoming World Cup. The team has enlisted the help of Team GB, utilizing insights from their Olympic experiences to adapt to the weather conditions. A portion of the 26-player squad has traveled from Birmingham to Miami for a 10-day hot-weather acclimatization camp. Key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze are recovering from the Champions League final, with Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson arriving later after playing in the Conference League final.
- •Tuchel highlights the challenges posed by heat and humidity.
- •The squad is undergoing a 10-day acclimatization camp in Miami.
- •Saka, Rice, Madueke, and Eze are recovering from recent matches.
- •Henderson is expected to join the camp later.
- 5:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tuchel reveals Team GB have been helping England get ready for World Cup heat
"‘The heat is a challenge but we are prepared already’ Head coach believes team can go far at tournament Heat and humidity will be obstacles to overcome but England have full belief in their ability and can go far at the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel has said. The head coach has received help from Team GB, drawing on their Olympic experiences, and other specialists to find solutions for the weather conditions. Some of Tuchel’s 26-player squad flew from Birmingham to Miami on Monday for a 10-day hot-weather acclimatisation camp. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze have been given more time to recover after Saturday’s Champions League final and Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson, who played the Conference League final last week, is also expected to be a later arrival. Continue reading...
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