Thomas Tuchel is opposed to drinking breaks at the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel, manager of the England national team He admits he doesn't like the hydration breaks being introduced at the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel, 52, spoke ahead of England's match against Ghana. In the Group L match in Boston on Tuesday, rain and cool conditions are expected. Tuchel spoke about the impact of the break on the game as something he is concerned about. England fans began booing the suspension in the first match against Croatia in Dallas, despite the match being played in a covered and air-conditioned stadium. Even in such weather Water breaks are also enforced. And the same will be done in Boston, no matter the weather. “I think it interrupts and changes the character of a football match more than I expected,” Tuchel said. “I've had breaks like this when it's really hot and they're necessary, but they're shorter. And it only happened in a few matches. for justice Now it is used in every match, for every team.” He further explained that “It makes the match seem like it's divided into four quarters. And I think it changed the nature of the game more than I thought.” FIFA had previously decided to cancel the second half drinking break in France's 3-0 win over Iraq after the match was halted for more than two hours due to bad weather. Tuchel added that as a coach he might like it because it gives him time to organize and assemble the team. But overall he likes football games that are played continuously in one half. Because it will help create and maintain rhythm. “It's hard to build momentum. And it's hard to maintain it when it's at rest. If there is no break It is also a battle on the field between players and teams. It happens over a longer period of time. It adds character to a beautiful game.” --- ## Related Articles 1. [Scotland's Strategy: No Draws Against Brazil in World Cup Clash](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/scotlands-strategy-no-draws-against-brazil-in-world-cup-clash) 2. [Mundial 2026](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/bellingham-laat-volledige-potentieel-zien-bij-engeland-in-wk-zege-op-kroatie-volgens-tuchel)