DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them, and many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.

Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sport’s ultimate showpiece.

“Hydration breaks are a bit interesting,” said Netherlands captain Van Dijk, whose side drew 2-2 with Japan in Texas on Sunday in an air-conditioned arena.