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FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week…

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ABC NewsJun 17, 2026, 2:41 PM

FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament

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