June 17, 2026
By Adegboyega Adeleye
The impact of heat and mandatory hydration breaks has emerged as one of the biggest talking points at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, with England manager Thomas Tuchel and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot among the latest high-profile figures to voice concerns.
Speaking ahead of England’s opening Group L clash against Croatia, Tuchel insisted he would not alter his team’s playing style because of the challenging conditions, despite temperatures exceeding 30°C in parts of the United States.
“We have a young group. We have a courageous group. We have a brave group of players. So let’s go for it,” Tuchel said, according to BBC Sport.
