Bielsa on water break at World Cup 2026
Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa stated that the water drinking breaks system adopted by the Football Association for the 2026 World Cup—comprising three hydration periods during the match—changes the nature of the game and causes it to lose part of its identity. He explained that this change alters the qualities of football that fans have associated with for decades, pointing out that the commercial decisions behind this system may be one of the reasons for its implementation. He also praised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, considering it to have contributed to improved refereeing fairness. The Uruguay national team is preparing to face Cape Verde after drawing with Saudi Arabia, and Bielsa continues to assess his team's performance and shares his stance on the criticisms related to his player Darwin Núñez's performance.
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