Supporters at a fan zone were visibly annoyed as players took a short break during the first half of the match
England fans were heard booing during one of the early hydration breaks in the first half of the World Cup match between DR Congo on Wednesday (July 1).
Fans gathered together at a fan zone at Depot Mayfield to watch the knockout match. The team were 0-1 against Congo at half time, but one thing left fans of the Three Lions annoyed.
During the first half of the match, players broke for a short water break, as they have been doing throughout the World Cup.
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Fans were said to be ‘booing’ and ‘a bit annoyed’ over the break, which lasted for around three minutes. Time was then added on.
Videos posted on X showed large groups of supporters booing after the break was announced, which have already drawn much criticism during this World Cup season.
The tournament, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, has seen the introduction of ‘hydration breaks’ roughly halfway through each half of the game.
These have been introduced due to the anticipated high temperatures at some stadiums, however they are taking place in every match.
Fans also took to X on Wednesday afternoon to share their frustration. “Two most annoying words in this tournament. HYDRATION BREAK,” one fan posted.
“I’m going to need a much longer hydration break to get through this England match!!,” another quipped, as a third posted: “these hydration break s*** is so stupid.”
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