Sandesh Jhingan speaks on FIFA WC 2026 hydration breaks, expansion of tournament
Jun 24, 2026
Since the start of the tournament, viewers and players have been experiencing a new normal during the tournament, three minutes hydration breaks in each half, with the first break in the 22nd minute and the second in the 67th minute of the match. The breaks have been introduced to help players cope with extreme heat across North America.