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FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism

FIFA says it will review World Cup hydration breaks amid criticism, hinting they may not continue

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The brief

FIFA announced a review of the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, saying the future of the pauses is still undecided and may be discontinued. Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, BBC, Reuters and Al Jazeera all cite Arsene Wenger as the source of FIFA’s statement, noting that the breaks were unpopular and did not affect match outcomes.

The next step is an official decision from FIFA on whether to retain, modify or drop hydration breaks for future tournaments, with further comments expected from the governing body.

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Quick answers

Who announced the review of hydration breaks?

Arsene Wenger, speaking for FIFA, is quoted in the coverage as announcing the review.

What did the coverage say about the impact of the breaks on matches?

Reuters reported that hydration breaks did not impact World Cup results.

What is the potential outcome for hydration breaks after the review?

Al Jazeera reported that FIFA admits the breaks may not continue after criticism.

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Topics

FIFA World Cup 2026 hydration breaks Arsene Wenger sports policy

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