)
Technology is proving to be a key ally for Spain at this World Cup. To combat the intense heat in the United States, La Roja, one of the favorites for the title, is utilizing cooling vests during training sessions.
The vests feature a special gel interior, which is frozen before use and then worn over their jerseys. As the gel thaws, it cools the players' torsos, abdomens, and backs, effectively lowering their body temperature.
Spanish players are also sporting cooling boots, designed to combat overheating and foot swelling. Containing the same gel found in the vests, these boots can reduce foot temperature by two degrees Celsius within seven minutes, providing a significant sense of relief.
The 2010 champions, Spain, kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign tomorrow, Monday, against Cape Verde in Atlanta, in a Group H fixture.
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
,fit(112:112)&format=webp)
&format=webp)