England will be training in heated tents to prepare for the high heat and humidity expected at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is leading a camp in Girona, Spain, where players are tested in tough heat, like what they may face during the tournament.

The players ride exercise bikes inside the hot tents to check their fitness. Staff also track how well they recover after workouts. Tuchel said players are likely to suffer due to the extreme weather. He plans to travel to the Club World Cup in the US this summer to study the heat and learn how to keep players cool and safe.

Tuchel emphasised the importance of understanding heat levels during games, particularly in cities like Miami. He believes this World Cup will be hard for players and staff. Health experts warn that 14 out of 16 World Cup stadiums may reach unsafe heat levels. For instance, in Dallas, over 80% of June and July days go over 28°C.

England have won their first two qualifiers under Tuchel and are top of Group K. They will face Andorra on Saturday, June 7 at RCDE Stadium and Senegal on Tuesday, June 10 at City Ground.

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Gary Lineker will leave the BBC following intense criticism over a recent Instagram post. He will officially exit on Monday.

The issue started when Lineker shared a video that called Israel supporters rats. This image has a long history of hate tied to anti-Semitism. He removed the post and apologised, saying he regrets the error and accepts full responsibility. The BBC and Lineker agreed to end his contract to avoid further issues.

Lineker has hosted Match of the Day since 1999 and plans to leave after the 2024/25 season. He won’t cover the FA Cup or the 2026 World Cup as planned.

This is not the first time Lineker has faced controversy over his social media. In 2024, the BBC briefly suspended him after he criticised the UK government’s asylum policies.

Lineker’s early exit marks the end of a long and well-known career in British sports TV.

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