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Tuchel leads England's first US training, heat-soaked.

6/2/2026

Summary

England Training

England's national soccer team held its first U.S. training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Thomas Tuchel flew the 26-man squad from Birmingham Airport to West Palm Beach on Monday.
Players trained in 28-31 °C heat, reaching 32 °C, while Arsenal members and goalkeeper Dean Henderson remained on holiday after European finals.
England will play New Zealand in Tampa Bay on 6 June and Costa Rica in Orlando on 10 June before the tournament.

Summary

England Tackles Heat

Medical experts warned of heat-stress, dehydration and slower recovery after the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.
England recorded each player’s core temperature and cooling speed with digital capsules during a June camp and trained in heated tents that mimicked 2026 World Cup humidity.
Team GB set sun-exposure and recovery protocols, while Austria’s June 1 match against Tunisia showed other nations face heat challenges before the tournament.

History

Historical Context

FIFA’s 1994 World Cup, hosted by the United States from June 17 to July 17, was the first tournament staged in the Americas outside Latin America and drew a record 3,587,538 spectators. The summer heat remains a concern as the 2026 World Cup approaches. England coach Thomas Tuchel’s squad trains in West Palm Beach under similar conditions.

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England Training

England's national soccer team held its first U.S. training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Thomas Tuchel flew the 26-man squad from Birmingham Airport to West Palm Beach on Monday.
Players trained in 28-31 °C heat, reaching 32 °C, while Arsenal members and goalkeeper Dean Henderson remained on holiday after European finals.
England will play New Zealand in Tampa Bay on 6 June and Costa Rica in Orlando on 10 June before the tournament.

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