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Why are there hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, and why has FIFA been criticised?

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

Free World Cup 2026 predictor: Simulate your road to the final

Put your football knowledge to the test with ESPN's free World Cup 2026 predictor games and forecast every twist and turn of the tournament.

Premier League preseason friendlies 2026-27: Fixtures, UK kick-off times and summer tour schedule

Leading English clubs have confirmed their preseason schedules ahead of the new campaign, with the 2026/27 Premier League season kicking off on Aug. 21.

Premier League 2026 summer transfers: All confirmed ins, outs for every club

Here's every Premier League in and out before the 2026-27 season begins.

Alf-Inge Haaland: Norway 'robbed' vs England at World Cup, 'well done referee'

Alf-Inge Haaland claims Norway were "robbed" in their World Cup quarterfinal but hopes England go on to win the tournament after knocking out his homeland.

World Cup Daily live: Spidercam debate rumbles on as four semifinalists confirmed

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we now know our four World Cup semifinalists.