FIFA World Cup 2026: Uruguay head coach Bielsa criticises hydration breaks ahead of Cape Verde clash

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa has voiced strong disapproval of the FIFA World Cup's new hydration breaks, asserting they fundamentally alter the game's nature and cultural essence. He believes these pauses detract from football's inherent characteristics. Bielsa also addressed striker Darwin Nunez's scoring drought, dismissing concerns about his motivation for the upcoming match against Cape Verde.