Qatar’s matchup against Switzerland this weekend in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is sure to be a hot one — in more ways than one.
The forecasted game-time temperature will be 89 degrees Fahrenheit, according to meteorologists.
To ensure player well-being, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has implemented mandatory hydration breaks in every match.
But this may not only refuel players, it could also influence game strategy, said Brennan Klein, director of the NetSI Sport research group, at Northeastern University.
“The question is, are there tactical shifts that happen after the hydration breaks, because if there are … you might get coaching during the breaks,” Klein said,noting that the fluid breaks could give coaches a chance to modify tactics according to the trajectory of the game.
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