World Cup hydration breaks have proven controversial and received backlash an FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has spoken out concerning their future in the sport
FIFA chief drops new update on unpopular World Cup hydration breaks after England outcry
World Cup hydration breaks have proven controversial and received backlash an FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has spoken out concerning their future in the sport
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Scott Trotter Sports Writer
03:09, 24 Jun 2026Updated 03:10, 24 Jun 2026
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