BBC pundits debate impact of hydration breaks at 2026 World Cup
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BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud discuss how hydration breaks are affecting the 2026 World Cup.
BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud have debated the impact that hydration breaks are having on the 2026 World Cup.
The trio discussed how the breaks are changing the game, with Richards stating, "It's changing the game."
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