Yahoo Sports reports: Everybody can see the hydration breaks for what they are, or at least for what they have quickly become: a chance for broadcasters to sell advertising during matches. It is a major alteration to the sport and one many will hope is ditched as soon as the FIFA roadshow leaves North America. “Hydration breaks are a bit interesting, because I was obviously watching almost all the games up until today, and every time going to commercial is a bit… not really that I like it.” Those were the words of Ne
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 15, 2026 7:31 PM
Emma Hayes just showed in 70 seconds how the hated hydration break can be used smartly on TV
Everybody can see the hydration breaks for what they are, or at least for what they have quickly become: a chance for broadcasters to sell advertising during matches. It is a major alteration to the sport and one many will hope is ditched as soon as the FIFA roadshow leaves North America. “Hydration breaks are a bit interesting, because I was obviously watching almost all the games up until today, and every time going to commercial is a bit… not really that I like it.” Those were the words of Ne
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