Altitude, Heat & Jet Lag — 3 Invisible Factors Deciding World Cup 2026

Azteca's 2,200m altitude cuts VO2max by 17%. Miami heat exceeds FIFPRO thresholds. 5 teams face max -6% jet lag penalty. The science behind it.

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InsightsJune 12, 202610 min read

Altitude, Heat & Jet Lag — 3 Invisible Factors Deciding World Cup 2026

Azteca's 2,200m altitude cuts VO2max by 17%. Miami heat exceeds FIFPRO thresholds. 5 teams face max -6% jet lag penalty.

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Altitude, Heat & Jet Lag — 3 Invisible Factors Deciding World Cup 2026
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