Why are There Hydration Breaks at World Cup 2026? Rules, Timing and TV Commercials Explained

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Hydration breaks will be incorporated into every match of the 2026 World Cup, specifying their timing and duration. The breaks also affect broadcast programming as networks like Fox air commercials while others like Telemundo do not.

Why does every 2026 World Cup match stop for water? Here is how long hydration breaks last, when they happen and why Fox is showing commercials while Telemundo stays with the action.