The charts that show World Cup hydration breaks are distracting England

England’s upcoming World Cup match attention has turned to the tournament’s hydration breaks, which manager Thomas Tuchel said are distracting. He argued the stoppages disrupt the flow of games and cites them as a factor connected to England’s weaknesses. The Democratic Republic of Congo, meanwhile, is expected to study England’s lapses in concentration, which Tuchel links to the same disruption. The immediate focus is the live contest between England and DR Congo, where the timing and impact of the hydration interventions could influence momentum. The issue also places competitive pressure on England to maintain focus through scheduled pauses.