Global footballers' union FIFPRO is still waiting for talks with FIFA over match scheduling at the 2026 World Cup after voicing concerns over excessive heat during this summer's Club World Cup in the United States.

FIFPRO has published a 51-page report titled "Overworked and Under-Protected -- The Player Health and Performance Impact" covering the 2024-25 season, focusing on the impact of workload, rest and the effects of playing the month-long Club World Cup in June and July.

The study showed that Paris Saint-Germain , Real Madrid , Manchester City and eventual Club World Cup winners Chelsea all had less than the recommended 28-day summer rest period -- Chelsea and Madrid had just 20 days each -- while PSG had just seven days of pre-season re-training, despite 28 days being th

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