Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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104 matches. 3 nations. 16 cities. ⚽️🌎 But for the world-class athletes competing in 2026, the toughest opponents will be the very air they breathe, the heat they endure, and the ground beneath their feet.

From suffocating coastal humidity to grueling high altitudes, the teams that dominate won't just be the fittest—they’ll be the ones who master the elements.

Watch Mike Bettes break down The Science Behind Playing in North America using our exclusive Immersive Mixed Reality.

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