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Thomas Tuchel used hydration breaks to regroup his England side during a 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo. The breaks allowed him to give instructions, and England's performance improved significantly after each pause, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that hydration breaks at the World Cup are purely a sporting matter and bring no additional revenue for FIFA. The breaks, introduced to combat extreme heat, have drawn mixed reactions from players, coaches, and fans.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has expressed his disapproval of the hydration breaks implemented during the World Cup, calling them controversial and disruptive to the flow of the game.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced his opposition to mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, saying they disrupt the flow and character of matches. The breaks, used in every game regardless of weather, have drawn jeers from fans and criticism from coaches.
Mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup have generated over $250m in ad revenue in the US alone, but fans and players criticize the disruption. Broadcasters worldwide use the three-minute pauses for commercials, while UK viewers are spared due to regulations.
The first week of the 2026 World Cup saw 75 goals, surprise results, and debates over hydration breaks. Traditional powerhouses were held by underdogs, while hosts USA impressed. The expanded format has so far delivered competitive matches.
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup to combat heat have been met with boos from fans who see them as commercial interruptions. Players and coaches, however, welcome the pauses for tactical regrouping and fluid intake.
Hydration breaks have become normalised at the 2026 World Cup, but England fans expressed disapproval by booing them. The article explores fan reactions to the breaks.
England winger Bukayo Saka says he will not comment controversially on the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup, after they drew criticism.
BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud discuss how hydration breaks are affecting the 2026 World Cup.
Mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at every World Cup match have drawn criticism from coaches and players who argue they disrupt momentum and favor broadcasters. While some teams have used the pauses to regroup and score, others see them as unnecessary in climate-controlled stadiums.
