World Cup 2026: What players, coaches and fans think about the water cut

It wasn’t the first game where Boss was on a wet break, and the tide of hate among fans seemed to be growing stronger.

During Norway’s match against Iraq in Boston on Tuesday, he was greeted by a standing ovation from the fans as the temperature exceeded 23C.

It was goalless before the break, but four minutes into the game, Iraq scored a goal and lost 4-1.

After Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 on Monday and Spain were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde on the same day, there were loud calls for a break at the air-conditioned Atlanta Stadium.

And after England’s win over Croatia, the first wet break in the match between Ghana and Panama was also a mockery.

Damp breaks have turned games into four quarters instead of two halves, much to the dismay of England fans who have been clamoring for a break.

“Football here is Americanized,” said one.

“He’s changing the game at quarterback and I don’t like it. I understand why people are booing and I was one of them.”

But some fans think there are benefits to them.

“I think they’re marketed badly,” said another fan.

“If you don’t call it a hydration break and it’s called a relief break, everybody misses a goal.

“I think we have to think about it in a new way. Corporate[bodies]get what they want, we get what we want and everyone is happy.”