During the World Cup match between Curaçao and Germany in Houston, some fans and commentators criticize FIFA’s scheduled hydration breaks, saying they disrupt game momentum. After Curaçao’s Livano Comenencia scores—described in reports as a landmark goal for one of the smallest nations by population to reach the tournament—the match briefly builds to a potential upset. Germany later equalizes to make the score 1-1. Both sources report that, at this point, a hydration break interrupts the flow of play and cools the intensity that had been building. Curaçao fans react strongly to the goal and the prospect of an upset, while Germany is portrayed as shocked after going behind. The criticism focuses on whether the timing of drink breaks affects players’ rhythm and the viewing experience, with claims that the stoppage prevents momentum from being carried into the next phase of play. The reports do not cite any official FIFA response in the material provided.