Every match at the 2026 World Cup will be paused for a three-minute “hydration break” in each half, Fifa has announced.
Fifa said the measures have been made to "prioritise player welfare”, with each match paused at the 22-minute mark and again 22 minutes into the second half. It means there will be two additional breaks per match regardless of the temperature, the host country or whether the stadium has air conditioning.
