Emma Hayes discusses coaching impact of hydration breaks at World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Emma Hayes shared her thoughts on the hydration breaks introduced during the World Cup, emphasizing their coaching implications. While she expressed disfavor for increased stoppages, she noted that they allow for critical analysis and adjustments by coaches, similar to timeouts in the NFL and NBA. Observations suggest that momentum shifts frequently follow these breaks, implying that coaching strategies may adapt effectively during play interruptions. Her comments come as teams continue to navigate the unique challenges of the tournament, with hydration breaks remaining a fixture.
- •Emma Hayes critiques hydration breaks at the World Cup.
- •Coaching adjustments made during breaks may affect game momentum.
- •Observations indicate shifts in play following hydration breaks.
- •Hayes compares soccer breaks to timeouts in NFL and NBA.
- •Hydration breaks are expected to continue throughout the tournament.
- 4:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — I don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes
"Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half. In most cases in soccer, players have to problem-solve and think on their feet. I’m not a fan of the hydration breaks that have been introduced at this World Cup, but they’re here for now and it is fascinating from a coaching perspective because the momentum has swung straight after several hydration breaks. That could suggest coach involvement has helped teams to tweak things. Continue reading...
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