Arsene Wenger unsure on future of 2026 World Cup hydration breaks
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup did not affect the flow of play or match results according to FIFA global football development chief Arsene Wenger. The three-minute breaks mandated for every game are not yet standard across soccer.
Broadcasters view these pauses as commercial opportunities, making them a key topic in future media rights negotiations.
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