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Has the World Cup's refreshment trend affected the game
In the 2026 World Cup, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) adopted a mandatory break system called "refreshment pause," which causes disjointed gameplay and steals the rhythm of matches in favor of advertising schedules and sponsoring companies. This has transformed the continuity of the game from a flowing sport into a division into four segments, each lasting 22.5 minutes, sparking significant criticism from coaches and players who consider it to negatively impact tactical tension and player safety, while FIFA justifies it as necessary to protect players from heat exhaustion.
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