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FIFA considers keeping World Cup hydration breaks

Should hydration breaks remain at future World Cup

TopicFIFA

Background

FIFA is considering keeping the three-minute hydration breaks used at the 2026 World Cup f

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Background

FIFA is reportedly exploring a U.S. media rights deal for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups that would keep the three-minute hydration breaks used throughout the 2026 tournament. At the 2026 World Cup, the breaks took place midway through each half in every match, regardless of weather or temperature.

FIFA is reportedly exploring a U.S. media rights deal for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups that would keep the three-minute hydration breaks used throughout the 2026 tournament. At the 2026 World Cup, the breaks took place midway through each half in every match, regardless of weather or temperature.

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