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James Roberts

Teams who've benefitted the most from World Cup hydration breaks – England aren't one!

Thomas Tuchel, manager of England, speaks to players at the hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match against Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

England are lagging behind when it comes to taking advantage of hydration breaks at the World Cup, new data shows.

Harry Kane’s 75th-minute equaliser against DR Congo in the last 32 was the first time Thomas Tuchel’s men had scored within 10 minutes of a hydration break at the tournament.

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