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"Purely a sporting matter": FIFA President Infantino defends WC2026 hydration breaks
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the new three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup 2026, emphasizing their purely sporting purpose to combat extreme heat and ensure fair play. Despite criticism from some coaches about tactical disruptions, Infantino insists the breaks offer a crucial rest period for players over the tournament's duration and do not generate extra revenue for FIFA, as commercial deals were pre-arranged.
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iol.co.za
Hydration breaks divide opinion at World Cup
The rule has drawn criticism from some of football's most prominent figures, who argue that it changes the dynamics of matches.
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mirror.co.uk
World Cup hydration break cancelled after FIFA forced to take drastic action
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
