Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup

The new rules have attracted criticism from players and fans alike.

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…

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup

Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.

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The stoppages are disrupting the flow of matches, van Dijk says

DALLAS, June 16 — Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.Hydration breaks last just a total of...

FIFA introduced hydration breaks for the 2026 World Cup, drawing criticism from players and fans as some broadcasters cut to commercials.