18-06-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com

Are FIFA’s hydration breaks helping or hurting the World Cup? Experts aren’t convinced

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA has mandated hydration breaks for all soccer players, a move aimed at safeguarding them from the dangers of extreme heat. With this summer's tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, anticipated to be one of the hottest on record, player welfare concerns are paramount.In response, FIFA implemented three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half, irrespective of the ambient temperature. However, the new regulation has drawn critici
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