Water Breaks in the 2026 World Cup
2026年世界盃的飲水時間
Introduction
FIFA has a new rule for the 2026 World Cup. Players must take two water breaks in every game.
FIFA 為 2026 年世界盃制定了新規定。球員在每場比賽中必須有兩次飲水時間。
Main Body
Each game has two breaks. Each break is three minutes long. In the past, players only had breaks when it was very hot. Now, all players take breaks in every game to stay healthy.
每場比賽有兩次休息時間，每次三分鐘。過去只有在天氣非常炎熱時才有休息時間。現在，所有球員在每場比賽中都要休息以維持健康。
Some coaches like these breaks. They use the time to talk to their players. Other coaches do not like them. They say the breaks stop the fast action of the game.
有些教練喜歡這些休息時間，他們利用這段時間與球員溝通。而有些教練則不喜歡，他們認為休息時間會打斷比賽的快節奏。
TV companies also use these breaks. They show many advertisements to make money. One company, Fox Sports, showed too many ads. People missed part of the game because of this.
電視公司也利用了這些休息時間，播放大量廣告以獲利。其中一家公司 Fox Sports 播放了太多廣告，導致觀眾錯過了部分比賽內容。
Conclusion
The water breaks are here to stay. FIFA wants to keep players safe and make money from TV ads.
飲水時間將會保留。FIFA 希望確保球員安全，並從電視廣告中獲利。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 THE 'TIME' PATTERN
Look at how we describe time in this story. To reach A2, you need to know how to use 'Every' and 'Each'.
1. The 'Always' Pattern
- Every game All games in the tournament.
- Every break No break is skipped.
2. The 'Single Item' Pattern
- Each break is three minutes Break 1 = 3 mins, Break 2 = 3 mins.
🛠️ WORD SWAP: 'LIKE' vs 'DO NOT LIKE'
In English, we change the feeling by adding 'do not'.
- Positive: Some coaches like these breaks.
- Negative: Other coaches do not like them.
Quick Tip: Use 'do not' when you want to say 'No' to an action.