World Cup 2026 Heat Rules: Could Player Cooling Breaks Shape the Tournament?

Jun 15, 2026 - 18:30
World Cup 2026 Heat Rules: Could Player Cooling Breaks Shape the Tournament?
World Cup 2026 will feature mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in both halves of every match, regardless of weather or stadium conditions. FIFA’s new heat rule is designed to protect players in a tournament across Canada, Mexico and the United States, but it could also affect tempo, pressing, substitutions and tactics throughout the competition.

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