Annual Meeting session · 1 CEC

Environmental Challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: An Evidence-informed Framework to Optimize Player Health and Performance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC) in the USA, Mexico and Canada (across 16 host cities) will expose players to diverse environmental challenges, including: (i) extreme heat; (ii) altitude; (iii) air pollution, seasonal allergens, and airborne illnesses; and (iv) travel. Alone or in combination,…

About this course

2026 ACSM Annual Meeting Session

What you will learn

  • Understand the myriad environmental challenges players will face at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
  • Integrate evidence-based and practice-compatible strategies to mitigate the impact of: (i) extreme heat; (ii) altitude; (iii) air pollution, seasonal allergens, and airborne illnesses; and (iv) travel to best protect player health and performance

Save when you bundle