Yahoo Sports reports: Mandatory hydration breaks have become one of the biggest arguments of this World Cup. FIFA introduced them for player welfare, but many fans believe they are harming football’s spirit and changing how matches are played.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 19, 2026 4:24 PM
Paul Gascoigne warns of World Cup hydration break risks and proposes simpler alternative
Mandatory hydration breaks have become one of the biggest arguments of this World Cup. FIFA introduced them for player welfare, but many fans believe they are harming football’s spirit and changing how matches are played.
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