Yahoo Sports reports: FIFA have decided that all 104 World Cup matches this summer will pause for three-minute ‘hydration breaks’ in the middle of each half, regardless of what the temperature is. Hydration breaks are not an uncommon sight for football fans who regularly watch the World Cup, Copa América and other major tournaments.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 12, 2026 10:30 AM
Why you will see so many commercial breaks during World Cup hydration breaks
FIFA have decided that all 104 World Cup matches this summer will pause for three-minute ‘hydration breaks’ in the middle of each half, regardless of what the temperature is. Hydration breaks are not an uncommon sight for football fans who regularly watch the World Cup, Copa América and other major tournaments.
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