The new rules have attracted criticism from players and fans alike.
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There have been a number of breaks throughout the World Cup for players to rest and hydrate
Virgil van Dijk leads player backlash against FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at every 2026 World Cup match, questioning commercial motives
The stoppages are disrupting the flow of matches, van Dijk says
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA has made hydration breaks mandatory in every match, a sweeping player-safety measure introduced amid growing...
Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup
What was introduced as a player welfare measure has evolved into mini tactical timeouts, with managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino divided over World Cup…
MIAMI, June 15 : FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in World Cup matches are proving as controversial as they are cooling, with players split over interruptions that…
The breaks have resulted in some broadcasters airing advertisements in the middle of games, which is not standard practice for soccer matchups.
TV companies around the world are taking different approaches. Some are making big money, others either are not or are unable to do so
FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks have drawn criticism at World Cup 2026, with coaches and pundits questioning their impact on momentum, tactics and the fan experience.
FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have…
As experts warn of the hottest World Cup ever, FIFA’s three-minute hydration breaks spark debate over player safety, heat risks and competitive fairness.
Critics say the breaks kill the flow of the game, while others see their introduction as a cynical ploy to introduce more advertisements