16-06-2026 21:13 via article.wn.com

World Cup hydration breaks are drawing mixed reviews

The World Cup’s hydration breaks have become one of the tournament’s first major flashpoints. With matches being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico, heat and humidity were always expected to be concerns. But the across-the-board use of the breaks has drawn criticism, particularly when games are played indoors or in air-conditioned stadiums. FIFA introduced in each half of every match after extreme heat became a major issue at last summer’s revamped Club World Cu
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