World Cup 2026 as a Role Model? This Is How DFL and UEFA Deal with Obligatory Drinking Breaks
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There is a legitimate reason for the drink breaks at the World Cup. Who cares what's on TV at that moment, writes Janne Oivio.
What is the standard at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is hotly discussed in Europe. DFL and UEFA have a clear opinion on mandatory drinking breaks.
For the first time ever, this year's football world championship in the USA, Canada and Mexico has prescribed drinking breaks at every half-time. This is supposed to protect the players at the hot temperatures in North and Central America. But now there is criticism. Heat experts agree: the break is actually far too short! Players have three minutes per half to recover and absorb fluids. However, experts demand at least five to six minutes to pr…
UEFA will not impose pauses to hydrate in the Champions League for the next season 2026-27, after the criticisms received for the interruptions in the football World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada for altering the pace of the matches and that the selectors take advantage to give tactical variations.Read more]]>
There are things that nobody likes to wait for. The tax return. The dentist. And since this World Cup: the 22nd and 67th minute of the game. Australian fans show how you can use the drinking break. Picture: keystoneThere are things that no one likes to wait for. The tax return. The dentist. And since this World Cup: the 22nd and 67th minute of the game.The game is just running, the ball rolls, maybe even something happens – and then the referee …
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sportschau.deThe two drinking breaks in each World Cup game cause controversy - for the Bundesliga and the Champions League, general drinking breaks are currently not a topic.
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