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FIFA’s bold move to mandate hydration breaks in every half of World Cup matches—yes, even in air-conditioned stadiums—has ignited controversy, with fans accusing broadcasters of turning breaks into ad slots. While head of global football development Arsène Wenger admits some backlash, especially when stadiums were covered, he insists the goal is fan welfare and says FIFA will review the impact after the tournament. UEFA, meanwhile, is sticking to its traditional, condition-based approach for major tournaments. The debate isn’t over—FIFA will use this data to decide whether to keep mandatory breaks for the 2030 World Cup.

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