World Cup 2026Why Every Single Match at the 2026 World Cup Will Have a Mandatory Hydration BreakThe 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first-ever three-nation tournament spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States — has mandated hydration breaks in all 104 matches. At the 22-minute mark of each half, play stops for three minutes so players can rehydrate. Here's why FIFA made this a permanent fixture, ..