Hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

Early day motion 401, tabled 18 June 2026 by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House regrets the use of scheduled hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup matches; further regrets the introduction of routine stoppages during normal playing time in association football; and calls upon the Government to legislate that a football match shall, save in cases of emergency, consist of two uninterrupted halves of normal playing time.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 1, Labour 1.