Roger Bennett explains why everyone hates the World Cup’s new “hydration breaks.”

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Hydration breaks are expected to remain a feature of future World Cups despite attracting widespread criticism, City AM understands.

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

Roger Bennett explains why everyone hates the World Cup’s new “hydration breaks.”