Declan Rice Says England Are Adjusting to 36C World Cup Heat in Texas

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 11

36C temperatures in Arlington have made England’s early World Cup acclimatization difficult, with Declan Rice saying the first days in the US heat "hit you in the face" while running.
Rice used his own sunburn as a marker of adjustment after arriving for a tournament photoshoot "bright red," saying his mother scolded him over the now-viral images.
England have tried to prepare through heated-tent sessions in Spain and training in sweltering Kansas, while manager Thomas Tuchel has warned his players to expect to "suffer" in the conditions.
FIFA has scheduled drinks breaks midway through each half, and Wednesday’s warm-up against Costa Rica in Dallas was delayed by thunderstorms as forecasters warn El Nino could bring more extreme heat and storms across the 48-team tournament.