FIFA announced in December that all 104 World Cup matches will pause for three-minute hydration breaks - but pundits and supporters have made their feelings known about them
World Cup hydration break cancelled after FIFA forced to take drastic action
FIFA announced in December that all 104 World Cup matches will pause for three-minute hydration breaks - but pundits and supporters have made their feelings known about them
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Connor O'Neill Senior Sports Content Creator
01:27, 23 Jun 2026Updated 01:34, 23 Jun 2026
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The mandatory breaks have proven increasingly unpopular as the tournament has progressed.
Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
The breaks have resulted in some broadcasters airing advertisements in the middle of games, which is not standard practice for…
FIFA claims the 3-minute pauses were introduced for player safety — but they're worth a lot of money.
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