The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. The 48-team World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Canada is hosting 13 matches — seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

After the testing grounds of the Club World Cup, FIFA's format and travel plans remain a concern for clubs ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer put on a remarkable display as the Blues beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup title.The 23-year-old scored two sublime goals and assisted Joao

The change in midfield is with De La Torre, who became a consistent starter for Pochettino in the Gold Cup, providing not only decent defensive cover but also several final-third entry passes and spotting when it was wise to launch a long ball over the top.

The 32-team Club World Cup in the U.S., won by Chelsea, served as a trial for FIFA ahead of the expanded 2026 World Cup. Despite challenges like heat and pitch conditions, lessons learned aim to refine operations for the upcoming 48-team tournament across the U.

Alexandria, Virginia hosting Al Ain FC’s base camp for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 brought community benefits, global connections, and insights for FIFA World Cup 2026.

"No tournament will be perfect." There were tones of practicality in Jurgen Klinsmann's comment as he and his fellow members of the FIFA technical study group reviewed the Club World Cup during a media briefing in New York City on Thursday.

No matter the set-up or opposition, Palmer should have a starting spot in this England side, especially at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He links the midfield to attack seamlessly, and his defensive work is underrated. The 2023/24 England Men’s Player of the Year must play a central role if the Three Lions are to contend in 2026.