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Can a World Cup player go to the bathroom during a match?
No, World Cup players aren’t allowed bathroom breaks mid-match, because soccer doesn’t pause for pee.
In official FIFA World Cup matches, there are no bathroom breaks allowed. The game clock keeps running through all interruptions except for serious injuries or VAR checks. If a player desperately needs a bathroom break, tough luck—they either hold it or risk playing at less than 100%. It’s part of the brutal endurance test that is world-class soccer.