How the Brazilian team's shirt became a weapon against the heat of the World Cup

The current edition of the World Cup has been marked by weather problems, both rain and strong heat. Thermal sensations above 35°C have been altering the pace of matches and affecting some teams, especially the European teams, who are less accustomed to this type of condition.

In this context, the game between Brazil x Norway this Sunday (5) was considered for a time change as a precaution, although the most likely scenario of change was linked to the duel between Mexico x England, which could be brought forward due to the forecast of intense heat combined with the risk of storms.

With this in mind, the Brazilian team's shirt for the 2026 World Cup features Aero-FIT technology, developed by Nike to improve ventilation and sweat control in hot and high humidity conditions.

The fabric is designed to channel airflow between the skin and the uniform, more than doubling air circulation compared to previous materials, which helps keep athletes drier and more comfortable during the match.

With mesh zones strategically positioned to promote heat dissipation, the technology improves perspiration efficiency and reduces the sensation of physical wear, allowing greater performance stability even in extreme environments such as those of the 2026 World Cup.

Without Germany, Brazil remains at the top of the list of World Cup champions

Source: CNN