Episode 3 examines how modern scheduling, match congestion and travel shape player availability for the 2026 World Cup. The hosts unpack five key stressors—volume, intensity, travel, role overload and the lack of a true off-season—use historical examples to show how fatigue and injuries alter tactics and outcomes, and discuss realistic mitigation strategies for federations, clubs and players.
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