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Fans slam FIFA's cooling breaks. Why the U.S. World Cup team doctor disagrees

Fans slam FIFA's cooling breaks. Why the U.S. World Cup team doctor disagrees
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This year's World Cup, hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the hottest played since the tournament began in 1930. If venues are air conditioned, are FIFA's hydration breaks necessary?

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