FIFA’s introduction of mandatory hydration breaks during every half of play at this summer’s World Cup has undoubtedly divided opinion.
The concept is nothing new—hydration breaks were introduced at the 2014 World Cup—but this year is the first time hydration breaks have been made compulsory in every half regardless of the weather. FIFA have already received plenty of criticism for the decision, with fans growing increasingly vocal with their frustration as the tournament has progressed.
