"In 2026, for the first time at a World Cup, they'll pause no matter what, around 22 minutes into each half."
"There will be no weather or temperature condition in place, with the breaks being called by the referee in all games, to ensure equal conditions for all teams, in all matches,"
For the first time at a World Cup, play will be paused around 22 minutes into each half. The pause will be applied in every game without reference to local weather or temperature, meaning there will be no weather-dependent trigger for breaks. Referees will call the breaks in all matches, ensuring the same timing and authority is used across the tournament. The scheduled interruptions create equal on-field conditions and standardized recovery opportunities for all teams. The measure removes discretionary or variable break criteria and establishes a uniform mid-half pause in every match.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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