FIFA\u2019s newly introduced hydration breaks came under fire on Wednesday as fans at multiple World Cup matches in the United States and Canada voiced their displeasure with loud boos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Supporters at Dallas Stadium jeered when referee Clement Turpin halted England\u2019s Group L match against Croatia for a three-minute break in the 22nd minute. Similar scenes played out in Toronto during Ghana\u2019s clash with Panama, despite cool and rainy conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reaction followed similar boos during Norway\u2019s 4-1 victory over Iraq in Boston on Tuesday, where temperatures were a relatively mild 23\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mandatory breaks, one in each half, were introduced for the first time at the 2026 World Cup to help players cope with the heat and humidity of the North American summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, critics argue the stoppages disrupt the flow of the game and have questioned whether they provide broadcasters with additional advertising opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Panama coach Thomas Christiansen suggested television interests were behind the move after his side\u2019s 1-0 defeat to Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you (have) a break, it\u2019s to do corrections,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was not hot, but we have to accept that the advertisers (on) television is what\u2019s paying for all these things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
England fans had earlier pledged on social media to protest against the breaks, and both English and Croatian supporters joined in the booing when play was stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Boston, Iraq were level at 0-0 against Norway before the first-half break, but conceded four minutes after play resumed and eventually lost 4-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hydration breaks have become one of the more contentious innovations at the World Cup, with fans and some coaches questioning whether they are necessary under cooler conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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