Arsene Wenger acknowledges the unpopularity of mandatory hydration breaks introduced by Fifa, confirming their impact will be reviewed after the tournament across North America.
Hydration breaks have faced criticism
Jul 19, 2026
04:35 am
What's the storyFifa's head of global football development, Arsene Wenger, has admitted that the newly introduced hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have not been well-received.
The governing body had mandated three-minute hydration breaks for all matches in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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