There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
As this World Cup continues to play out, the criticisms, fears and concerns about the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets have all been realized to an international audience.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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