ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer. Rising global temperatures are making summer tournaments increasingly dangerous for players and fans.

President Donald Trump made an appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday to watch Chelsea take on Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey.

FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, said that “the application period for the first ticket draw” will open on Sept. 10.

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.

The FIFA Club World Cup brings together some of the best club soccer teams from around the globe. This year, the final is set to be a good one as Chelsea and PSG square off. Check out the complete ...

Chelsea were recently punished by UEFA with a $36m fine for breaching financial rules, while they have also already spent over £100m this summer on Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap. More arrivals are expected, with Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho a long-term consideration.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández heads into Sunday’s Club World Cup final wary of the weather, along with Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea and PSG play starting at 3 p.m.