'It's changing the game' - the impact of hydration breaks
BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud debate the impact that hydration breaks are having on the 2026 World Cup.
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Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.
Olivier Giroud is a veteran French footballer known for being one of France's all-time highest goal scorers.
Theo Walcott is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.
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BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud debate the impact that hydration breaks are having on the 2026 World Cup.
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