In extreme humidity and temperatures approaching 40°C, The Netherlands and Mexico World Cup teams became a test case for Fifa's new Cooling Break rule – a chance to rehydrate, enjoy a cold towel and perhaps talk tactics.

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#coolingbreak was immediately trending on Twitter as users discussed the pros and cons of the decision. Was it necessary? Was it really just a coaching break? If players need a 3-minute break in Brazil, how long will they need in the desert heat of Qatar in 2022? And if they can take a break to cool down why can't Fifa spare a few seconds to look at contentious decisions too?

Plus plenty of silliness, of course...

A contentious decision...

Breaking point in Qatar

More like this

Where have we seen that before...?

Possible improvements?

For and against

Good to see players treated like human beings and allowed to have a drink. #Scorchio #CoolingBreak

— MickeyTHFC (@Mickeyleon75) June 29, 2014

The #CoolingBreak for me is a bad idea, it kills the momentum of the the game. It is not for football

— Ramsey D Great! (@HRH_Prime) June 29, 2014

It’s really a coaching break...

The Cooling Break is...

...epic...

this #coolingbreak is epic

— Steve Pippens (@ethelpip) June 22, 2014

...confusing...

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...historic!

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