Hydration breaks affect game more than I initially thought, says England's Tuchel (opens original article in a new tab)

England's coach Thomas Tuchel says hydration breaks at the World Cup disrupt match momentum and change the game's character, despite FIFA's mandate for fairness and uniformity.

• Hydration breaks introduced at the World Cup affect match momentum according to England's coach Thomas Tuchel.
• FIFA mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each game due to heat, causing debate among football purists.
• Tuchel prefers continuous play without breaks, believing it preserves the game's momentum and character.