Piala Dunia 2026 Akan Implementasi Jeda Hidrasi Di Setiap Babak

The 2026 World Cup match is likely to roll in the midst of extreme hot weather, so it requires a hydration break (doc. FIFA).

JAKARTA - FIFA announced that every 2026 World Cup match will be played for three minutes for a 'hidration line' in each round.

The new move was introduced to prioritize the welfare of players amid high-temperature expectations at next summer's tournaments in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Every game - despite the weather conditions - will be paused in the 22nd minute, which effectively turns the game into four quarters.

This decision was made after consulting with coaches and broadcasters. FIFA says that this is a simplified version of the pause used in several previous tournaments, including the 2025 Club World Cup.

At last summer's Club World Cup, a water drinking break was used, but only in matches with extreme temperatures. Some of the matches in the tournament hit temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

"I don't think I've ever played in this hot temperature. To be honest, I don't think it's healthy, but I made it through it," said Benfica striker Andreas Schjelderup, after the match against Bayern Munich at the tournament.

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea added at the end of the tournament that he was a bit dizzy while playing and had to lie on the ground because he was really dizzy.

"Playing in a temperature like this is very dangerous, very dangerous," he said.