Infantino Denies FIFA Profits From World Cup Hydration Breaks

24 Jun 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks at the World Cup are introduced only for sporting and player-welfare reasons. He rejected suggestions that the stoppages create additional commercial revenue for the governing body. The breaks have become more visible as teams compete in demanding weather conditions across North America. FIFA maintains that medical guidance and match conditions, rather than advertising opportunities, determine when they are used.