FIFA president Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks at the World Cup are intended for player welfare and do not generate additional income for FIFA. Speaking about the three-minute breaks that are included in matches, Infantino rejects claims that the governing body benefits financially from the decision. He characterizes the breaks as “purely a sporting matter” and says they bring “no additional revenue for FIFA.”
The comments come amid criticism of hydration breaks, which have been introduced into each match. While some observers have questioned the rationale and potential incentives behind the policy, Infantino maintains that the measure is not financially motivated and is instead focused on health and performance considerations during play. Across the sources, the central point is that Infantino directly denies any profit motive and emphasizes that FIFA receives no extra revenue linked to the breaks.
