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Hydration Breaks

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World Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkey’s tears and Almíron’s red for covering mouth – live

Day nine of the World Cup 2026 brings a look back at Antonin Panenka's iconic 1976 penalty and its enduring legacy, alongside a critical analysis of the tactical impact and fairness concerns surrounding the tournament's new hydration breaks.

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I don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes

Emma Hayes offers a unique perspective on the World Cup's hydration breaks, acknowledging her dislike for stoppages but highlighting their tactical utility for coaches to influence game momentum, much like timeouts in American sports.

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