DALLAS, June 17 (Reuters) - Loud ⁠boos echoed around Dallas Stadium at the start ⁠of the first hydration break during the World ‌Cup clash between England and Croatia on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation.

FIFA's mandatory three-minute breaks, one in each ​half, have proved controversial since being ⁠introduced for the first ⁠time at this World Cup to help players deal with ⁠the ‌heat and humidity of the North American summer.