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FIFA's hydration break farce the ultimate insult for weary World Cup fans
Key takeaways
- Hydration breaks have been introduced for every game at this World Cup.
- By agreeing to the terms presented, the fan receives almost constant access to the most beloved game on earth, and its unique ability to provoke spontaneous joy.
- Stay across the latest news, analysis and features from the 2026 FIFA World Cup here.
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Hydration breaks have been introduced for every game at this World Cup. (Getty Images: Richard Sellers)
Link copied Share Share article To follow and love football at its highest levels in the year 2026 is to willingly sign a certain nefarious contract with a certain nefarious creature.
By agreeing to the terms presented, the fan receives almost constant access to the most beloved game on earth, and its unique ability to provoke spontaneous joy. The kind created by Nestory Irankunda on Sunday, the kind every other game on earth has tried but mostly failed to replicate.
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