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A major change at the 2026 World Cup has already caught the eyes of fans. With the introduction of "hydration breaks," which split up each half of a match, it's now possible for c

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's tournament

All 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will stop for two "hydration breaks." Why have they been stipulated by FIFA, and why have they been criticised?

FIFA fans receive a blockbuster opening act as Katy Perry energizes SoFi Stadium before the United States-Paraguay.

Follow live coverage as the United States begins its 2026 World Cup campaign. The USMNT begins its home World Cup campaign today when it hosts Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Group D. Defender Chris Richards is fit to start for the USMNT after missing both warm-up friendlies with an ankle injury.

The 2026 World Cup could look slightly different to previous tournaments with FIFA having introduced a number of new rules and it appears that a few have approval from ex-England star Gary Neville

It looks set to be particularly important at World Cup 2026 – with more games than ever before following the expansion to 48 teams and some high temperatures expected. Stay on top of the biggest World Cup ever and catch all the moments that matter with the Radio Times wall chart Download your FREE World Cup 2026 wall chart and have every fixture at your fingertips.

Fans have voiced their frustration at the introduction of hydration breaks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which have led to American-style quarters in matches. In December last year, FIFA announced that three-minute breaks would occur midway through each half during the tournament,

The 2026 World Cup is here. Here's everything soccer fans and newbies alike need to know about the 48-team tournament.