UEFA has confirmed hydration breaks won’t feature at EURO 2028, the latest of several World Cup controversies it has moved to head off ahead of its own tournament

UEFA has announced that there will be no hydration breaks during EURO 2028, diverging from the practice seen in the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes as part of UEFA's efforts to address various controversies that have arisen in recent World Cup events.

The absence of hydration breaks in EURO 2028 aligns with UEFA's strategy to differentiate its tournament from the World Cup. This move indicates UEFA's proactive approach to tournament management and its focus on optimizing the player experience.