…NWSL game between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit in New York proceeded with additional hydration breaks due to the smoky conditions.Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman admitted the air quality affected players during the match, saying, "Air quality was rough. Not to make excuses at all, but I think on both sides…

…finally join the elite?Published13 June What information do we collect from this quiz?Hydration breaks disrupting the flow of matchesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hydration breaks have become a frustration for many at the World CupA lot of the noise before the tournament was about the prospect of extreme wea…

…are hydration break ads here to stay?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, World Cup hydration breaks are being treated as tactical timeouts by teams, and a money-making machine by some broadcastersByDaniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistPublished19 June 2026Four minutes and 20 seconds per match. Or seven hours, 3…