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.

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…