Belgium-Egypt Match Pauses for 29th-Minute Hydration Break as Pitch Gets Watered

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 15

A 29th-minute stoppage in Belgium’s match against Egypt doubled as a hydration break and a chance to water the pitch.
The unusual scene drew attention because the pause was framed as a modern “hydration break” rather than the older “drinks break” label.
The report offers no broader match update, focusing instead on the heat-related interruption and the semantics around it.

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