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Great hydration break debate takes over the World Cup

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The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

And yet, now that the tournament is underway, people can’t stop talking about these pesky new hydration breaks.

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FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

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Ranking hottest World Cup matches amid hydration break controversy

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FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash and blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

Curacao fans went wild. The Germans were in shock. Livano Comenencia had scored a goal for the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for the World Cup against four-time champion Germany.

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Are FIFA’s hydration breaks helping or hurting the World Cup? Experts aren’t convinced

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Weekly sports quiz: World Cups, F1 and NBA

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Ex-England star weighs in on FIFA Hydration Breaks following Alexi Lalas backing

The breaks have drawn sharp criticism from soccer fans, who argue the interruptions can derail a team's momentum, giving opponents the opportunity to regroup after sustained pressure.

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Hydration breaks in an indoor stadium? An England forward says it’s valid

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Are World Cup hydration breaks ruining momentum in games? We looked at the data

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied VISA for World Cup

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Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivo...

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Ivory Coast's Wahi denied visa for World Cup amid match-fixing probe

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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied Canada visa amid spot-fixing allegations

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Canada deny entry to Ivory Coast’s Elya Wahi for World Cup match after match-fixing arrest

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for his country’s second World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday… Ivory Coast plays its second game of the tournament in Toronto ...

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Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match amid fixing allegation

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World Cup player Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada after arrest for alleged fixing offences

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Second World Cup player banned from entering country before match after arrest

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has publicly backed the forward, emphasising that they have not received official word of any legal proceedings against him and reiterating their trust in the pla...

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Elye Wahi gains entry to Canada on appeal and available to play in Côte d’Ivoire’s second World Cup game

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Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada ahead of Ivory Coast’s World Cup clash with Germany

Portugal honors Diogo Jota ahead of 1st World Cup match

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Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota

Take a bow Lionel Messi. A hat-trick from the greatest player in history is just what this World Cup needed and capped off a brilliant day of action yesterday. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also played a wonderful supporting role with two goals eachas the superstars took center stage in North America.

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Portugal pay tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Euro 2025 opener

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What happened to Diogo Jota? Portugal to honor late star at World Cup

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Portugal Pays Special Tribute To Diogo Jota In FIFA World Cup Opener; Late Footballer's Parents Left Emotional

Portugal paid a special tribute to Diogo Jota during their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Congo at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday (June 17) just before kickoff in the jam-pac...

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Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE Football Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks World Record, Furious At Referee After Joao Neves' Goal | POR 1-0 COD

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Portugal vs DR Congo 1-1: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Messi has his 1st World Cup hat trick

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CNN visits World Cup champion, Lionel Messi’s hometown

Walking through Rosario, Argentina, is a lot like walking through soccer legend, Lionel Messi’s life. CNN’s Cecilia Dominguez shows us where he grew up.

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Lionel Messi's greatness shines with World Cup hat trick against Algeria

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Messi scores his first World Cup hat trick in sixth World Cup to beat Algeria

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Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose’s career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on ...

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Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria

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Lionel Messi Scores First Career HAT TRICK in FIFA World Cup™

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Watch Lionel Messi Score Historic Hat Trick for Argentina in Video From 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener

Messi recorded the first hat trick in his World Cup career while simultaneously tying Miroslav Klose for the most goals in World Cup history.

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Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Lionel Messi hat trick kicks off World Cup defense in Kansas City

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Argentina vs Algeria prediction, picks, analysis

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

Ferguson, who walked every step wearing a kilt, has had the support of a friend throughout the challenge but has only really gotten global recognition in recent weeks. The buzz enabled him to hit that $1 million target, which might have felt a bit ambitious in LA all those miles ago.

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Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter

It may be cliché, but it doesn’t make it untrue – there’s nothing quite like the World Cup. As is true for over a billion fans around the world, my life has been punctuated every four years by the tournament. It evokes memories of pure elation and ...

World Cup Will Be ‘Make or Break’ for Alcohol Industry, CNN Says

In an article published Monday, CNN framed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a potential “make or break” moment for the alcohol industry, which is grappling with slowing consumption and shifting drinking habits in key markets.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper star: US agency wants to bring Vozinha's mom to World Cup

After Cape Verde's surprising World Cup draw against favorite Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha complained that his mother could not afford the U.S. visa and therefore had to stay home. Now the U.S. State Department says it is actively helping the family.

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‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

For the first time in World Cup history, a host nation is at war with one of its participants. Iranian Americans are at a crossroads.

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CNN Analyst Says She “Never Would Have Anticipated” The South Being So Welcoming To International World Cup Fans

Has she never been to the south? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, but some of the best content of the tournament has come from international fans visiting the United States for the first time. North America is the host of the tournament this year,