World Cup weather brings unexpected changes: Substitutes may watch matches from the dressing room
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is shaping up to be the most extreme tournament in history when it comes to climatic conditions.
Details: According to The Touchline, several national teams are seriously considering a revolutionary idea—keeping their substitute players inside the dressing rooms during matches.
The reason behind these radical discussions is the anomalous, suffocating heat expected at American stadiums this summer, posing huge health risks for athletes forced to spend hours on the scorching touchline.
The technical process of making substitutions under such conditions will look quite unusual for traditional football fans. If the head coach wants to freshen up the game or make a forced change, an assistant coach will have to head back to the air-conditioned dressing room to give the signal for specific players to start their warm-up routines.
For reference: Kylian Mbappé left training early ahead of the World Cup.
