The breaks, which take place in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game, are a new addition for the 2026 tournament.

The hydration breaks introduced for this year’s World Cup break games down into four quarters, with an extra three-minute stoppage in each half

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

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

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.

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament.

El presidente de la FIFA salió al cruce de las críticas hacia el descanso obligatorio de 3 minutos en la mitad de cada tiempo.Aunque admitió que el parate puede influir en el…

El presidente de la Fifa dijo la polémica medida se debe al calor y que es muy importante que haya un momento de descanso.

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

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the controversial hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup and said the governing body may keep them for future tournaments.

The breaks, which take place in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game, are a new addition for the 2026 tournament.

World Cup hydration breaks have proven controversial and received backlash an FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has spoken out concerning their future in the sport

FIFA President Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks bring no extra revenue, keeping the policy separate from FIFA's blockchain and digital asset