Tuchel Slams FIFA Hydration Breaks as Distraction

Tuchel Slams FIFA Hydration Breaks as Distraction

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks as a distraction from England’s World Cup campaign, telling reporters this week that the rules add unnecessary friction to high-stakes matches. The German coach, who took over England in October 2024, has framed the breaks as a logistical inconvenience, contradicting FIFA’s push for player safety in extreme … Read more