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Still feeling a little tired after England's incredible World Cup win at the weekend? ⚽ While fans start feeling back to normal after a very late night, there's another important wake-up call to talk about - extreme heat. Last month we filmed inside the University's Extreme Environments Laboratories, where researchers are helping tackle one of football's biggest challenges. As temperatures rise, understanding how heat affects player performance, safety and recovery has never been more important. Watch how Portsmouth research is supporting the beautiful game👇 #UniversityOfPortsmouth #Research #FIFAWorldCup2026 #SportScience #ExtremeHeat

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