Overview

• The 2024/25 workload report says overlapping competitions are creating unprecedented demands and escalating health risks for players.
• FIFPro’s analysis found Club World Cup participants, including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, missed the recommended four‑week off‑season break and had insufficient preparation time.
• Many Club World Cup games were staged in afternoon temperatures well above 30°C, prompting calls to reassess the 2026 tournament dates and venue selections.
• FIFPro urges minimum protection rules, including protected rest periods, longer half-time and regular cooling breaks, along with a more balanced competition calendar.
• Informal talks with World Cup organizers on using climate‑controlled stadiums have started, but no concrete commitments have emerged as the 48‑team event remains set for 11 June to 19 July 2026.