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World Cup hydration breaks could generate $333m as US soccer legend Alexi Lalas defends use of commercials
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World Cup hydration breaks could generate $333m as US soccer legend Alexi Lalas defends use of commercials

For the first time in its 96-year history, World Cup matches are being interrupted as a matter of course. In the 22nd and 67th minute of every match during this summer’s tournament in North America , players are having mandatory hydration breaks , no matter the temperature inside the stadiums. For the first time in the tournament’s history, mandatory hydration breaks are happening every game…

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Tuesday 16 June
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talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Tuesday 16 June

The World Cup action continues on Tuesday with the first round of matches in Group G coming to a close, while Group I gets underway. Iran face New Zealand in Inglewood at the SoFi Stadium, before France and Senegal collide at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Norway and Iraq will make the trip to the Gillette Stadium to also open their account in Group I. TREBLE YOUR RETURNS + GET £20 IN FREE…

USMNT ticket prices soar after record-breaking World Cup opener against Paraguay
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USMNT ticket prices soar after record-breaking World Cup opener against Paraguay

USMNT showed their potential in a big way in their World Cup opener. Playing on home soil for the first time in 30 years, USMNT played what felt like their best soccer in decades, comfortably defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. USMNT wowed in their World Cup opener against Paraguay Getty It was a historic night in many ways for Mauricio Pochettino ‘s side, who received words of…

Stop the madness, FIFA – World Cup hydration breaks are anti-football and another shameless cash grab
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Stop the madness, FIFA – World Cup hydration breaks are anti-football and another shameless cash grab

Mauricio Pochettino complained before the United States blasted Paraguay in a brilliant World Cup opener. When Germany shredded Curacao on Sunday inside Houston Stadium, an air-conditioned venue set to a ‘perfect’ 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22.2 Celsius) featured on-field play stopped twice for forced hydration breaks. Get ready to see a lot more of this in every World Cup match getty Stop wasting…

World Cup stadium’s extortionate food and drinks branded ‘price gouging at its finest’ by furious fans
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World Cup stadium’s extortionate food and drinks branded ‘price gouging at its finest’ by furious fans

Hydration breaks have been a controversial topic at the World Cup. But while players have ample time to take on water , those watching from the stands might choose to stay thirsty. World Cup fans face high food and drink prices inside US stadiums Getty The 2026 tournament , which is taking place across the US, Canada and Mexico, has faced plenty of criticism over high ticket prices that threaten…