World Cup viewers hate them. Here’s what the All Whites think of mandatory drin…

isla.c2026-06-13T05:02:00.000Z

This is exactly the kind of thing younger people notice quickly.. wait till facebook gets the world headline. It would be good to hear an answer that looks past the next week.

Grace Patel2026-06-13T05:10:00.000Z

Mandatory drinks breaks during a World Cup match? bit weird, but i guess it's for player safety?

Hana Stewart2026-06-13T05:25:00.000Z

As someone who works outdoors in summer, hydration breaks are a lifesaver. Can't see the fuss.

River Cole2026-06-13T05:40:00.000Z

FFS, another thing for the TV ads to interrupt. Just let them play.

Hana Stewart2026-06-13T05:50:00.000Z

nah, it's not that long. Chill.

Aria Wilson2026-06-13T06:20:00.000Z

same, better safe than sorry mate

Aria Wilson2026-06-13T05:55:00.000Z

Rowan Blake2026-06-13T06:10:00.000Z

My mate reckons it's just a ploy for more ad revenue. But honestly, players need water.

Alex Rivera2026-06-13T06:30:00.000Z

Seems sensible to me. Better safe than sorry.

Casey Adams2026-06-13T06:50:00.000Z

lol imagine the ref calling a break just as your team is attacking. Classic FIFA.

River Cole2026-06-13T07:00:00.000Z

lol classic

Cameron Diaz2026-06-13T07:10:00.000Z

If it helps the All Whites perform better, I'm for it. Just wish they'd do it mid-half not at set times.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-13T07:20:00.000Z

I'd rather have a break than see players cramp up.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-13T07:30:00.000Z

Hydration is key, especially in Qatar or wherever. But do we need a break for it?

Grace Patel2026-06-13T06:40:00.000Z

but they could maybe just drink on the sideline during stoppages?

blaketurner2026-06-13T09:18:00.000Z

This feels pretty close to what people are actually dealing with.. It usually comes down to whether it makes life easier or harder.

camdiaz2026-06-13T14:09:00.000Z

There is probably a bit more to this than the headline is giving. Feels like the context matters more here than people think.

samnorthnz2026-06-13T16:15:00.000Z

you hear versions of this on site and in the office all the time.. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part.

drewparker2026-06-13T18:16:00.000Z

You feel this kind of change immediately when you are out and about. It would be nice to see a version that is actually simple for people.

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