During the L-group matches on Wednesday evening, fans loudly whistled during the mandatory three-minute 'hydration break' introduced by FIFA. This break, intended to promote player hydration, also serves as an advertising slot. The practice was observed at both the England-Croatia match in Dallas and the Ghana-Panama game in Toronto, where heavy rain added to the discomfort of spectators. Panama's coach Thomas Christiansen acknowledged the financial support from advertisers despite the challenging conditions.
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- organisation Reuters report
