World Cup 2026 heat: how hydration works
FIFA confirmed in December 2025 that every 2026 World Cup match will have hydration breaks; the evidence on heat, sweat and drinking explains why.
FIFA confirmed in December 2025 that every 2026 World Cup match will have hydration breaks; the evidence on heat, sweat and drinking explains why.
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