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Portugal's Renato Veiga (13) drinks water during a hydration break of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain

Video. Do World Cup hydration breaks protect players in the heat?

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Scientists are questioning whether FIFA's hydration breaks do enough to protect players competing in extreme heat. While some argue the breaks disrupt the game, researchers say longer cooling periods and active cooling measures may better reduce heat-related health risks.

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