Article 45 of the sanctions regulation of the Mexican Football Federation states: “Será sancionado el Club que retrase el inicio del primer tiempo o del segundo tiempo del partido por ningún motivo” (A club that delays the start of the first or second half of the match for any reason will be sanctioned). The fine ranges from 50 to 20,000 UMAs.
In October 2026, Rayados de Monterrey took more than 18 minutes to return after halftime against Pachuca. Récord asked whether a sanction would follow.