Bonus: Are the World Cup's hydration breaks here to stay?
FIFA's introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup in North America has sparked debate over player welfare, game flow, and commercialization. While intended to protect athletes from extreme heat, the breaks have disrupted momentum, altered tactics, and opened lucrativ
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