FIFA and Gianni Infantino.
During the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite criticism over extra stoppages. Gianni Infantino defended the breaks, saying they may help players maintain intensity and allow coaches to adjust games.
The breaks have been criticised as unnecessary in covered or air-conditioned stadiums, but Infantino said applying them to all matches protects sporting fairness. He also denied FIFA was making extra broadcast money from them.