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ANALYSIS: Were hydration breaks crucial to England's victory?

2026-07-02 17:22:41Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

ANALYSIS: Were hydration breaks crucial to England's victory?

Hydration breaks, which have been frequently criticised during the World Cup, may have played a crucial role in overturning England's result against the Democratic Republic of Congo, writes the BBC.

When the first half-time break was given in the round of 16 match, the fans reacted with whistles.

Some of them opposed the interruptions themselves, while others were unhappy with England's poor performance.

The team led by Thomas Tuchel conceded a goal in the seventh minute and was having difficulties in the game.

The first break gave the German coach the opportunity to gather the players, correct mistakes and reorganize the team.

The second break also had an impact. In the final 15 minutes, England increased the pressure on their opponents and Harry Kane scored twice, overturning the score to 2-1 and securing qualification for the 1/8 finals, where they will face co-hosts, Mexico.

Former England striker Alan Shearer said during the broadcast of the match that the break had come at the right time for the team.

"Thomas Tuchel spoke to every player because up until that moment no one was playing at the right level. England were slow, making too many mistakes and getting punished. Something had to change," he said.

And the change came. Before the first break, England had not registered a single shot on goal and not a single touch of the ball in the opposing area.

By the end of the first half, the game had improved significantly, with eight shots and 20 touches in the area.

The same pattern was seen in the second half. Before the second break, England had only two shots and seven touches in the opposition's area.

After the restart, he created six more shots and 13 touches in the area, while Kane scored the two winning goals.

During both breaks, Tuchel gathered the players around him and gave them detailed instructions.

"I try to make the most of this time, even though I'm not a big fan of these interruptions. I like football when the game flows naturally, without interruptions. But if these breaks exist, why not use them to your advantage? Today the players were calm, they listened attentively and they were focused," said the England coach.

According to him, in many cases holidays become chaotic, as everyone tries to give advice at the same time, but this time the team reacted in the right way.

Striker Eberechi Eze admitted that these interruptions could affect the pace of the match.

"Sometimes they give you the opportunity to breathe and change the rhythm of the game. This time they helped us, but they are part of football," he said.

Even FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the way England used the holidays.

"After a difficult start in both halves, England regrouped during the hydration breaks and then took control of the game, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes. These breaks give the players a chance to rest and the coaches a valuable moment to communicate with the team," he said.

However, not all fans are convinced of their usefulness. Many believe that the holidays are being used more for commercial reasons, as television broadcasters use them for advertising.


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