Virgil van Dijk leads player backlash against FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at every 2026 World Cup match, questioning commercial motives

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…

FIFA's new introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup has sparked plenty of debate among supporters, and Gary Lineker has now shared his views.

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.

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…

Algunos críticos a esta medida han acusado a la FIFA de codicia y de intereses comerciales, alimentando así las acusaciones al respecto que rodean la organización de este torneo.

Analysis: Fifa says they're to protect players from heat. Their real purpose, it seems, is to break up the game - providing broadcasters the chance to sell more ads.

The breaks have resulted in some broadcasters airing advertisements in the middle of games, which is not standard practice for soccer matchups.

El defensor y capitán de Países Bajos habló de lo que ocurre en los juegos del Mundial

Virgil van Dijk mempertanyakan kebijakan jeda minum wajib di Piala Dunia 2026 karena dinilai mengganggu ritme pertandingan.

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

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...

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...

Die Fifa schreibt für jedes WM-Spiel eine Trinkpause pro Halbzeit vor. Hollands Kapitän Virgil van Dijk kann der Prozedur nichts abgewinnen. Er kritisiert vor allem, dass sie auch…

Hydration breaks at the World Cup are intended to help players cope with extreme heat, but they have quickly sparked debate over whether they affect the...

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

The iconic Premier League trio teamed up to discuss the controversial hydration breaks during 2026 World Cup games, which have split opinion amongst players, coaches and fans

TV companies around the world are taking different approaches. Some are making big money, others either are not or are unable to do so

El capitán de Países Bajos, Virgil van Dijk, se refirió a las pausas de hidratación obligatorias tras el empate de su selección frente a Japón.