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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Scaloni Still Adapting To New World Cup Heat Measures
Caption: Scaloni Still Adapting To New World Cup Heat Measures. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he is still adjusting to the impact of hydration breaks introduced during the World Cup to cope with extreme heat. The defending champions face Austria in Dallas on Monday, with both teams aiming to build on opening-match victories. Scaloni said the mid-match pauses can significantly affect tactics, comparing them to an additional halftime where coaches can make adjustments. He admitted the breaks are still unusual and require teams to rethink their approach during games. Argentina opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. A victory over Austria would secure Argentina’s place in the next stage of the tournament. Scaloni praised Austria and coach Ralf Rangnick, describing them as a high-pressure and dangerous opponent. Despite several surprise results so far, Scaloni believes football’s traditional powerhouses will still be among the leading contenders for the title. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Lionel Scaloni,Lionel Messi,Argentina,Austria,World Cup,Ralf Rangnick,Dallas Stadium,Algeria,football,soccer,hydration breaks,extreme heat,World Cup 2026
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