Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026™ (opens in new tab)

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Players at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will benefit from three-minute hydration breaks in each of half of games as FIFA prioritises player welfare throughout next summer’s tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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