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.

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

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain looked like bitter rivals by the end of the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday after the Premier League club toppled the French club in a 3-0 victory.

FIFA Club World Cup final is set after Paris Saint-Germain smashed Real Madrid 4-0 in their semifinal at MetLife Stadium.

In the minutes after Paris Saint-Germain lost the Club World Cup final, manager Luis Enrique swiped at Chelsea striker João Pedro.

PSG's manager, Luis Enrique, shocked many with his reaction after the Club World Cup Final. The Spanish manager was furious after the game and put his hands on Chelsea's João Pedro. Cameras caught the moment where Enrique approached Pedro amongst a crowd of PSG and Chelsea players after the game.