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The FIFA World Cup\u2019s maligned hydration breaks once again prompted controversy during the Round of 16 contest between Mexico and Ecuador<\/a> at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday AEST.<\/p>\n The blockbuster game was delayed by 60 minutes due to thunderstorms in the Mexican capital, with the match pushed back until 8pm local time. Before kick-off, FIFA also announced in a statement on its official website that \u201cno hydration breaks will take place during this match\u201d.<\/p>\n However, fans were left baffled when players retreated for a hydration break in the 25th minute. The temperature was 14 degrees, and it had been raining all day.<\/p>\n Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now ><\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n In December last year, FIFA announced that three-minute breaks<\/a> would occur midway through each half during the World Cup, citing \u201cplayer welfare\u201d for the decision. <\/p>\n Players struggled with the sweltering temperatures during last year\u2019s Club World Cup in the United States. Previous editions of the World Cup also had drinks breaks, but only when a certain temperature threshold had been met.<\/p>\n The change also allows broadcasters to air additional commercials during the break, boosting their revenues.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n GERMANY GONE: Why penalty shootout nightmare sparked national outrage<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n SOCCEROOS DAILY: Star fires back at Poms over \u2018worst game\u2019 swipe<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n