FIFA have faced backlash for enforcing a three-minute hydration break in each half of every match at the 2026 World Cup, and there've been concerns that UEFA could do the same for Euro 2028

FIFA claims the 3-minute pauses were introduced for player safety — but they're worth a lot of money.

Hydration breaks in the 2026 World Cup are influencing match outcomes, with many goals scored shortly after these pauses.