Tuchel criticizes hydration breaks ahead of England's World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
England head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed his disapproval of hydration breaks used during the World Cup. Speaking before England's second Group L game against Ghana in Boston, Tuchel argued that the breaks disrupt the flow and identity of matches. He noted that fans have reacted negatively, booing the breaks during England's opener against Croatia. Despite acknowledging the breaks' intent, he believes they change the characteristic of the game more than anticipated. The hydration breaks will continue to be implemented during the tournament regardless of weather conditions.
- •Tuchel voices concerns before England vs. Ghana match.
- •Hydration breaks criticized for disrupting match momentum.
- •Fans jeered breaks during England's opener against Croatia.
- •Breaks will proceed despite Boston's cooler forecast.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel criticises World Cup hydration breaks before Ghana tie
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel: Hydration breaks ‘interrupt’ and change ‘identity’ of matches
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
- 1:39 AMBBC Sport — England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
"England boss Thomas Tuchel says the World Cup hydration breaks take away a “characteristic of the beautiful game”. The three-minute breaks at the mid-point of either half were brought in by FIFA to help teams deal with the hot weather, but they have been widely criticized by fans and players across the first 10 days of the tournament.
"The World Cup’s hydration breaks have a high-profile critic in Thomas Tuchel, who says the stoppages are reshaping matches more than he expected.The England boss aired his reservations ahead of Tues...
"England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:20 AMTuchel criticises World Cup hydration breaks before Ghana tie
The World Cup’s hydration breaks have a high-profile critic in Thomas Tuchel, who says the stoppages are reshaping matches more than he expected.The England boss aired his reservations ahead of Tues...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:26 AMTuchel: Hydration breaks ‘interrupt’ and change ‘identity’ of matches
England boss Thomas Tuchel says the World Cup hydration breaks take away a “characteristic of the beautiful game”. The three-minute breaks at the mid-point of either half were brought in by FIFA to help teams deal with the hot weather, but they have been widely criticized by fans and players across the first 10 days of the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:39 AMEngland boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 1:39 AMEngland boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.
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