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Referee Halts Mexico-Ecuador World Cup Match Mid-Attack for Hydration Break
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First reported by N12 · 41 minutes ago
What happened
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, referee Slabko Vinčić controversially stopped Mexico's attack to enforce a hydration break despite FIFA's prior announcement that no breaks would occur due to weather delays. The decision sparked criticism as Mexico was on a dangerous counterattack when play was halted.
- 01Referee Slabko Vinčić stopped Mexico-Ecuador match mid-attack for hydration break.
- 02Mexico scored two early goals and was on a dangerous counterattack when the stoppage occurred.
- 03The break was mandated after the 25th minute, per hydration rules.
- 04FIFA had announced no hydration breaks due to an hour-long weather delay, but the referee ignored this.
- 05The decision drew widespread criticism and social media backlash for disrupting game flow.
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