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FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

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Toronto readies itself for thunderstorms during 2nd FIFA World Cup match.

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At 7 p.m., Ghana and Panama will kick off their first Group L match in front of 40,000-plus fans at Toronto Stadium for the city's second game of the World Cup.

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FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament

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