FIFA’s newly introduced hydration break system for the 2026 World Cup is increasingly coming under fire, as criticism mounts that the breaks have e...

FIFA mandated three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, giving broadcasters commercial windows. Fox already missed live play returning from ads.

The 2026 World Cup's new mandatory three-minute hydration breaks are fundamentally reshaping soccer, driven by commercial interests rather than solely player welfare.