The 2026 World Cup is the first one to have required hydration breaks during each half of the football matches. Here's why FIFA instituted these and the controversy.

FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup divide players and coaches while generating up to $250M in new ad revenue for Fox Sports.

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

The 2026 World Cup is the first one to have required hydration breaks during each half of the football matches. Here's why FIFA instituted these and the controversy.