The Times of India

Players cant breathe: PFA chief warns stars may be 'too exhausted' for 2026 World Cup amid packed calendar

With the 2026 World Cup expanding amid relentless fixture congestion, football risks prioritising revenue over player welfare. PFA chief Maheta Molango warns exhausted stars face unsafe workloads, extreme heat and inadequate recovery, turning elite competition into survival of the fittest. As players grow more willing to resist scheduling demands, governing bodies must impose calendar limits before burnout damages athletic quality.