The Sweden national football team has faced new challenges during the 2026 World Cup, especially with the extreme temperatures affecting the game. During matches against Tunisia, new rules have been implemented for hydration breaks, where each half is paused for up to three minutes to allow players to recover. Sebastian Larsson, one of the team's veterans, expresses that this is an unusual situation for Europeans, but he views these breaks positively. The assistant coach emphasizes the importance of players getting hydration and that it can provide tactical advantages. Despite this, Sweden has been reprimanded for not following FIFA's rules during these breaks. Confusion has arisen regarding how many staff members are allowed on the field, leading to some criticism. The audience has also reacted negatively when players used the tactics board during breaks. Mattias Svanberg understands the reactions from the stands but argues that the breaks are necessary to ensure players' performances.