For decades, English supporters have carried St George’s flags into stadiums, but that tradition faced restrictions at the 2026 World Cup. | Football News

Fans have been advised they will not be allowed to hang flags over LED advertising boards for the match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium

England supporters were told to take down their St George's Cross flags from the stands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington before the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia

DALLAS, June 17 : Loud boos echoed around Dallas Stadium at the start of the first hydration break during the World Cup clash between England and Croatia on Wednesday as fans…

Fans made their feelings clear about the hydration breaks during England’s match against Croatia

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Some critics see the breaks as a cynical ploy to allow broadcasters more opportunities to show commercials.

For decades, English supporters have carried St George’s flags into stadiums, but that tradition faced restrictions at the 2026 World Cup. | Football News

Critics say the breaks kill the flow of the game, while others see their introduction as a cynical ploy to introduce more advertisements

The backlash against hydration breaks from fans, pundits, players and managers is mounting - have your say on the one of the big talking points of the World Cup so far