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Who can best stand the heat will sort the winners from losers at the World Cup
- The article argues that higher temperatures make it better to let the ball do the work, shaping tactical choices.
- Chelsea's Club World Cup approach showed squad depth can drive early, intense pressing even in heat.
- Early intensity helped Chelsea neutralize PSG in the opening phase during the hot final.
- The piece highlights the need to pace eight games in five weeks, relying on a strong bench.
- Historical context shows teams with high possession can still win when heat constraints are managed.
- The analysis notes the average possession for past champions and the shift toward squad-based strategies.
- The author emphasizes the need to control tempo and choose when to attack in hot conditions.
- Historical references show goalkeeper and defender rotations as part of managing heat in tournaments.
- The Hotspot newsletter is cited as the source of the extended analysis within the Guardian extract.
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