…produced a good save to deny him. Arsenal eventually broke the deadlock after the hydration break. Lewis-Skelly headed Butez’s weak clearance towards Gabriel Martinelli, who controlled the ball before setting up the midfielder to slot home. It was Lewis-Skelly’s first goal since Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Manchester Ci…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. has admitted that his tactical decisions during the hydration break may have cost his side in their 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat to Norway. Reflecting on the match in an interview with ESPN monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Italian said Brazil were in control before the schedu…

…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…

…pitch. “If I am Tuchel, I change him because he's done nothing this first 45. “Even the hydration break didn't help him. He's played, but he's not started every game; they [England] started with one guy less.” Bellingham’s brace ensured England eliminated Norway from the competition to set up a semi-final clash against…

…straight at Freese from a dangerous position. US coach Mauricio Pochettino used the hydration break to gather his squad in a tight huddle on the field, rallying his outnumbered troops to hold out for the game's final phase. Despite his team suddenly being on the backfoot, Christian Pulisic put the ball in the net, but…

…an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Hernan Galindez, raising the roof. The first hydration break failed to change the script and Mexico doubled their lead after half an hour when Quinones fed Fulham striker Jimenez, who fired a rocket into the top corner. Raul Rangel produced a fine save to keep out another Yeboah effo…

…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…

…were united as Canada pushed on to score three further goals.During the second-half hydration break, Marsch was in tears. Nathan Saliba - who had replaced Kone - held up his team-mate's shirt after he scored his side's fourth. "He will be back stronger than ever and he will continue to have a great career," said Marsch…

A heavily jeered $250m goldmine - 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 se…