In football, hydration breaks spark debate as critics view them as commercial ploys, while FIFA supports them for player welfare amid potential revenue gains. | Football News

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

June 24 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football's governing body they are driven purely…

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.

In football, hydration breaks spark debate as critics view them as commercial ploys, while FIFA supports them for player welfare amid potential revenue gains. | Football News

No matter the conditions, and no matter the fact they ruin the flow of a game, hydration breaks dictate that play is stopped for three minutes.