Clarifying hydration breaks

I'm analyzing the Chinese message about mandatory hydration breaks during the World Cup. The user refers to a FIFA announcement about breaks lasting three minutes starting in summer 2026, but I need to be cautious since my knowledge is capped at October 2024. I can't confirm anything beyond that date. It might be useful to ask what the user needs, whether it’s confirmation or context. I can provide information on IFAB laws that allow cooling breaks for extreme heat.Exploring hydration rules

I'm considering the hydration breaks mentioned around the 30th and 75th minutes in humid or hot conditions. They aren't mandatory for all matches and depend on the referee’s discretion. I can’t confirm any new official changes since my knowledge is limited. It might be useful to ask if the user wants assistance verifying the information, perhaps with a link. Although, I can use the network to check, so I have options for verification if needed. A simple conversation could also work well here.Clarifying hydration breaks

I need to keep my response concise based on the guidelines. The user posted a "news" statement, so I can ask if they want me to fact-check it or explain how hydration breaks work and their implications. I should provide a quick summary about the rules: likely relating to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 or FIFA World Cup 2026, hydration breaks are up to 3 minutes around the 30th and 75th minutes when certain heat thresholds are met. Players stay on the field and coaches can give instructions, but it's not a formal timeout.Clarifying cooling breaks

I want to be precise about the IFAB guidelines. The 2014 rules mentioned "cooling breaks" lasting 90 seconds to three minutes, not "drinks breaks." These breaks around the 30th and 75th minutes aren’t tactical time-outs, though coaches often give instructions. I should ask if the user wants verification, while providing the current context: for a three-minute hydration break, there needs to be a change in IFAB law. I can offer to fact-check or explain the existing rule regarding cooling breaks!Clarifying restart rules after breaks

After a cooling break, play resumes with the existing restart type, like a throw-in or goal kick, unless the play had stopped, in which case it would restart with a dropped ball. The referee pauses the game around the 30th and 75th minutes when the ball is out of play. I need to keep details accurate and not add unnecessary information. Rather than conducting a web search, I’ll simply ask the user what they need: Do they want me to verify or interpret this information? I'll provide context next!