FIFA yet to determine if hydration breaks will continue
Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, stated on Saturday that while the hydration breaks implemented during the 2026 World Cup did not disrupt match outcomes or the rhythm of play, their long-term future is still up in the air. He noted that the organization plans to evaluate the effectiveness of these breaks once the tournament concludes. These pauses, which occur in the middle of each half, have drawn some criticism.