Yahoo Sports reports: Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts. Fifa introduced the three-minute breaks for the World Cup amid fears that players could struggle in the heat of North America this summer. While the breaks address legitimate concerns about players’ health, many fear they will disrupt the pace of play and allow broadcasters to extract added advertising revenue.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 12, 2026 1:28 PM
Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’
Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts. Fifa introduced the three-minute breaks for the World Cup amid fears that players could struggle in the heat of North America this summer. While the breaks address legitimate concerns about players’ health, many fear they will disrupt the pace of play and allow broadcasters to extract added advertising revenue.
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