Fans boo World Cup hydration breaks in England–Croatia clash and in Toronto match amid criticism they disrupt flow of play (opens original article in a new tab)

Fans expressed dissatisfaction with FIFA's hydration breaks during World Cup matches, citing disruptions to game flow and potential advertising motives.

• Fans booed hydration breaks during World Cup matches in England-Croatia and Toronto
• FIFA introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks to combat heat and humidity
• Some fans and critics argue breaks disrupt game flow and are used for more advertising opportunities
• Hydration breaks received negative reactions in multiple matches including in Norway