Switzerland secured a late win over Bosnia & Herzegovina with their boss, Murat Yakin, admitting he used the hydration break to thwart their World Cup opponents
Switzerland timed substitutions during hydration breaks, scoring 4 goals in the final 16 minutes for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina. The tactic reveals how FIFA's commercial breaks have become strategic tools, triggering integrity concerns and calls for stricter regulation.
World Cup boss reveals controversial hydration break strategy as frustration grows
Switzerland secured a late win over Bosnia & Herzegovina with their boss, Murat Yakin, admitting he used the hydration break to thwart their World Cup opponents
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Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
11:24, 19 Jun 2026Updated 11:41, 19 Jun 2026
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Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
