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Fox Inserts Six Ads During FIFA Heat Breaks, UEFA Objects

6/15/2026

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Fox added six extra commercials to every World Cup hydration break.
FIFA mandated the breaks because temperatures are expected to reach 40 °C.
The breaks aligned with momentum shifts, including Mexico’s second goal after the first pause and Australia’s two goals after both pauses in its 2-0 win over Turkey.
UEFA publicly opposed FIFA’s hydration-break rule, warning it could affect future European Championship arrangements.

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Fox added six extra commercials to every World Cup hydration break.
FIFA mandated the breaks because temperatures are expected to reach 40 °C.
The breaks aligned with momentum shifts, including Mexico’s second goal after the first pause and Australia’s two goals after both pauses in its 2-0 win over Turkey.
UEFA publicly opposed FIFA’s hydration-break rule, warning it could affect future European Championship arrangements.