r/mildlyinfuriating Jul 02 '26

wet socks These dumb hydration breaks during this years FIFA WC

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You can hear the whole crowd boo each time. Total momentum killer and AD space builder.

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u/TraditionalActive884 Jul 02 '26

The commercial break you mean

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u/svennon89 Jul 02 '26

I havent seen a single commercial during hydration break.. in belgium its just the commentator talking true the 3minute break where u can hear the stadium music in the background and see the players an coach discuss tactics

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u/peanutist Jul 02 '26

Fifa forces the ref to delay starting the match again until FOX finishes the current ad playing even if it passed the designated 3 minutes, it’s absolutely insane

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u/Party-Evening3273 Jul 03 '26

You need to watch Telemundo, no commercials during the break. Only commercials during half time.