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Jun 17, 2026
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FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup
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Article Excerpt
FIFA's new hydration breaks midway through each half — a novelty for this World Cup — were introduced to help players deal with the summer heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But critics say they're having unintended consequences, ruining the flow of the game and giving coaches a chance to tactically shift momentum in their team's favour.
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