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The article focuses on the challenges faced by the Spanish national team in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which is far from the enclosed, air-conditioned environments they are accustomed to during their tournament journey. Among the most prominent of these challenges are the high temperatures—reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius—and the high humidity, which will increase the physical burden on the players and affect their performance, especially since most of Spain's matches were played in an air-conditioned setting. Additionally, the stadium pitch, described as extremely hard and firm, poses a barrier to their "Tiki Taka" style, which relies on smooth passing and speed, hindering players' movement. Lastly, there are concerns over the possibility of extending halftime to 30 minutes, which could double the physical and tactical challenges and put Spain's participation in the match at risk.
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