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**FIFA President Infantino Addresses Heat Concerns at Club World Cup, Praises Tournament’s “Huge Success”**

**NEW YORK, NY** – As Paris Saint-Germain prepares to face Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has addressed concerns regarding extreme heat at the tournament and outlined plans for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. The final will take place at 3 p.m. local time, with forecasts indicating a temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius).

Criticism has mounted after players, including Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, voiced concerns over the heat. Fernández described the conditions during Tuesday’s semi-final, where temperatures reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit (35.5 degrees Celsius), as “very dangerous.” Global players’ union FIFPRO suggested that three games should have been postponed due to excessive heat.

Infantino acknowledged these concerns and stated that the use of stadiums with roofs and air-conditioning, such as those in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Vancouver, would be prioritized for daytime matches during the 2026 World Cup to mitigate against heat and potential climate issues. “Every criticism we receive is a source for us to study and analyze what we can do better,” Infantino told reporters.

Despite the criticism surrounding the scheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, Infantino defended the tournament, calling it a “huge, huge, huge success.” He even claimed that some European teams who failed to qualify requested invitations to participate.

“I’ve been speaking to teams from Europe who came here and all have been very happy,” he said. “And some teams from Europe who didn’t qualify called us at FIFA and asked if they could participate.”

The FIFA President, speaking from Trump Tower in Manhattan, also confirmed that former President Donald Trump will attend the final on Sunday. “President Trump will be at the final,” Infantino said. “He loves soccer.” He emphasized Trump’s support for the tournament and the importance of his backing for future events.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has lauded Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca ahead of the final.

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