While most people would do anything to avoid the scorching summer heat, England captain Harry Kane is taking it all in stride.
Playing in sweltering Miami temperatures for the Club World Cup, Kane insists the intense conditions are less of a problem and more of a preparation for what’s coming next summer—when the World Cup lands in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Kane Stays Cool in the Face of a Heatwave
When asked about the brutal weather, Kane didn’t flinch.
“I’m not concerned,” he said plainly. “It’s just part and parcel of the game.
You’ve got to be adaptable.”
The Bayern Munich striker, who’s been through countless big-stage matches, sees this as an opportunity.
“For me and a few of the England boys playing this year, it’s great experience ahead of next summer. The World Cup always has that special energy.
And when you walk off that pitch, drenched in sweat and absolutely exhausted but victorious—there’s no better feeling.”
Bayern Secure the Win in Miami
Kane was on the scoresheet again as Bayern Munich edged past Boca Juniors in the heat of Miami.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing though—Miguel Merentiel equalized for the Argentinians before Michael Olise bagged a late winner for Vincent Kompany’s side.
Matchday temperatures hovered around 30°C (86°F), with forecasts suggesting a heatwave could send them soaring to as high as 41°C (106°F) over the coming week.
Heat Concerns Loom Over the Tournament
Campaign group Fossil Free Football issued a warning that ten Club World Cup matches are set to be played in the next week under either “major” or “extreme” heat risk.
Despite this, Kane is keeping perspective.
“This tournament is giving us valuable insight,” he said.
“We’ll probably compare notes at the next England camp—what training worked, how we stayed hydrated, that kind of thing.
It’s all going to help next summer when we’re dealing with similar, if not worse, conditions.”
Tuchel Predicts a Gruelling Summer
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel, who’s watching from the sidelines in Miami, isn’t sugar-coating the challenge ahead.
He recently admitted, “I’ll be surprised if we don’t suffer.
Suffering might be one of the key themes of the next World Cup.”
Tuchel, who’s done pre-seasons in Orlando, emphasized that the focus should be on learning how to manage players’ energy, stay cool, and hydrate effectively in such brutal heat.
“It’s essential to see matches now, in real conditions like Miami at 3pm,” he explained.
“We need to watch closely and figure out what methods work to cool players down. It’s going to be tough.”
All Eyes on 2026
While the Club World Cup is heating up—literally and figuratively—it’s also laying down a crucial test run for what lies ahead in 2026.
For Kane and his fellow England teammates, every match in the heat is a chance to build resilience, adapt, and prepare for the real thing next summer.
And judging by Kane’s outlook, they’re sweating with purpose.