The hydration break. The scourge of the soccer fan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (well, the other one, aside from Alexi Lalas).

For the first time, as a method to adapt to rising temperatures, FIFA has mandated what it calls hydration breaks, claiming they’re necessary to help athletes cope with intense heat and humidity.

He cited a memorable 2-2 draw between the U.S. and Portugal during the 2014 World Cup in Manaus, Brazil.

Mexico still don't look like a finished product, but fine-tuning can wait for another day as the co-hosts punched their ticket to the round of 32.

Mexico and South Korea were each victorious in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup, so Thursday’s showdown in Guadalajara will go a long way toward determining who wins Group A.

Canada players and coaches were incensed after the tackle, an immediate reaction indicating that Kone might have had a serious injury. Some players shoved back the Qatar opponents, while Canada manager Jesse Marsch and his staff could be heard on the broadcast incredulously asking the referee how the play could be called simply a foul.

a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, who had to be carried off on a stretcher following a dreadful challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off for the challenge.

Koné injured his left leg during the World Cup Group B game when Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo tackled him from behind in the second half, sending the 24-year-old to the ground.