WORLD● LOWJul 2 · Jul 2, 2026, 9:07 AM
Fifa’s World Cup hydration breaks have fans singing the same chorus: ‘Boooooo!’
dailymaverick · south africa
The inception of mandatory cooling breaks at the 2026 soccer World Cup has been met with disdain from segments of the sports community; Fifa has defended them as necessary for player welfare.
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