Yahoo Sports reports: The ‘hydration breaks’ FIFA introduced for the 2026 World Cup have been more controversial than any refereeing decision or selection dilemma so far this summer. The three-minute pauses punctuate every match across the United States, Canada and Mexico and have been roundly booed by fans of nearly every team taking part.
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The ‘hydration breaks’ FIFA introduced for the 2026 World Cup have been more controversial than any refereeing decision or selection dilemma so far this summer. The three-minute pauses punctuate every match across the United States, Canada and Mexico and have been roundly booed by fans of nearly every team taking part.
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