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Lamine Yamal: Playing with fear can lead to injury
Lamine Yamal said playing with fear can cause injury. He admitted moments of caution against Uruguay but said he wasn't scared.
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Heatwave may make World Cup matches unsafe this week
A dangerous heatwave is set to hit parts of the US and Canada this week, potentially making some World Cup matches unsafe. Heat indexes could approach the threshold where players' union Fifpro considers conditions too risky for play. Several matches in the last 32 may face extreme heat and humidity.
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FIFA President Says Hydration Breaks Not for Revenue
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that hydration breaks at the World Cup are purely a sporting matter and bring no additional revenue for FIFA. The breaks, introduced to combat extreme heat, have drawn mixed reactions from players, coaches, and fans.
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Tuchel criticizes World Cup hydration breaks as disruptive
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced his opposition to mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, saying they disrupt the flow and character of matches. The breaks, used in every game regardless of weather, have drawn jeers from fans and criticism from coaches.
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Hydration breaks at World Cup draw boos from fans, praise from players
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup to combat heat have been met with boos from fans who see them as commercial interruptions. Players and coaches, however, welcome the pauses for tactical regrouping and fluid intake.
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World Cup Weather: Heat and Thunderstorms Pose Risks to Players and
Meteorologist Simon King examines the potential dangers of extreme heat and thunderstorms at the World Cup, highlighting risks to players and spectators as the tournament begins.