Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks generate no FIFA revenue
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated that the hydration breaks implemented at the World Cup serve only as a sporting measure and do not yield additional revenue for FIFA. Introduced during the tournament in North America, the three-minute pauses occur midway through both halves to help players cope with extreme heat. Mixed reactions have emerged from players and coaches, and some spectators have expressed discontent at the pauses. Despite potential advertising revenue from broadcasts, Infantino emphasized that the focus is on uniform playing conditions rather than financial gain.
- •Hydration breaks last three minutes, introduced to combat extreme heat.
- •Infantino insists breaks are purely a sporting matter.
- •Mixed reactions from players, coaches, and fans regarding the breaks.
- •Breaks allow teams to discuss tactics mid-game.
- •Infantino emphasizes equal conditions for all teams.
- 2:27 AMBBC Sport — No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
"Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
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