France–Paraguay: a match in which the heat could pose a serious risk for the players

• France–Paraguay could be played in very intense heat that poses a serious risk for the players.
• According to the material, the temperature during the match could reach 37°C, while the players’ temperature may rise by 40 degrees.
• France’s players at the stadium would face heat risks, with the final conditions depending on the medical support provided by “Hospitality Hub.”

For more, see L’Équipe, L’Équipe, La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Round of 16 match France will play against Paraguay could, according to the media, be played in difficult conditions due to the heat, with the match being covered by the French media. The materials indicate that the heat could be severe, with the players’ temperature potentially reaching 40 degrees.

In particular, the Gazzetta says that “the heat will be extreme,” until 20:00 (2:00 a.m. in Italy) and that it will be most intense in France–Paraguay. The material also notes that from the start of the game the players’ temperature could reach 38 degrees, and then, during the match, it could rise to 41–46 degrees.

Other sources also forecast extreme heat. L’Équipe notes that the players’ temperature could rise due to the heat between 18 and 19 degrees, and that after that the match France–Paraguay will be played. The material also states that the players’ temperature may rise by 40 degrees.

Gazzetta adds that, in order to protect the players, the heat will be managed with “cooling breaks,” as well as with the medical support provided by “Hospitality Hub” in the water, so that players can recover.

Gazzetta also reports that the medical team will provide cooling measures for the players. In particular, it mentions a “cooling break,” and also notes that the medical staff may use ice packs and cold water to help players cool down. The material also says that FIFA has not changed the match start time, which will remain 20:00, as the match will still be played in extreme heat.

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