Water breaks to be enforced at every 2026 World Cup match

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2025-12-08

London (PA Media/dpa) - Water breaks will be enforced at every World Cup match next summer, FIFA has announced. The three-minute breaks will be called by referees at the midway point of each half, and are being introduced following discussions with coaches and broadcasters. Chief tournament officer Manolo Zubiria said: "For every game, no matter where the games are played, no matter if there's a roof, (or) temperature-wise, there will be a three-......

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