The pauses have also sparked debate about rhythm and broadcasting

The rule has drawn criticism from some of football's most prominent figures, who argue that it changes the dynamics of matches.

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 22 : Hydration breaks introduced at this World Cup are affecting matches more than initially thought and break the momentum of a game, England…

FIFA announced in December that all 104 World Cup matches will pause for three-minute hydration breaks - but pundits and supporters have made their feelings known about them

The pauses have also sparked debate about rhythm and broadcasting

FIFA’s compulsory hydration breaks meant to protect players at the ongoing World Cup have become an unexpected talking points

The mandatory breaks have proven increasingly unpopular as the tournament has progressed.

Hydration breaks have been loudly booed by fans at the World Cup

The host country opened two 180-second windows for fans to fuel up, and they’ve barreled right through them. | Football News

Fans continue to boo the mandatory three-minute breaks in each half of action.