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

INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Switzerland are determined to put their opening World Cup disappointment of being held by Qatar behind them when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina on…

Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take…

INGLEWOOD, California June 18 : Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1…

Switzerland scored four late goals, including two from Johan Manzambi, to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 and move to the top of Group B at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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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Hydration breaks in the 2026 World Cup are influencing match outcomes, with many goals scored shortly after these pauses.

Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.