FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling ...

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

Ecuador's players receive tactical advice during a World Cup hydration break Kevin C. Cox/ While Gianni Infantino insists ...

The introduction of hydration breaks have become a hot topic. Here are the pros and cons according to those involved in ...

Why are there hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA President Gianni Infantino explains the decision behind it.

At World Cup games, audiences hate the hydration breaks. Now stadiums are fighting back with John Denver and The Killers to ...

The host country opened two 180-second windows for fans to fuel up, and they’ve barreled right through them.

Thomas Tuchel has made no secret of his disdain for the World Cup’s controversial hydration breaks. It disrupts the momentum ...

The start time for the round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador has been delayed due to thunderstorms in Mexico City.

FIFA put into effect a player-welfare measure. Fox turned it into a half-billion-dollar windfall. The smarter advertising bet ...