Water Breaks at 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 a three-minute water break in every game. This helps players stay safe in the heat.
FIFA針對2026年世界盃制定了一項新規則。球員在每場比賽中必須進行三分鐘的飲水休息，這有助於球員在高溫環境下保持安全。
Main Body
Players stop the game after 22 minutes in each half. They drink water to stop their bodies from getting too hot. Some doctors say three minutes is too short. They want five or six minutes instead.
球員在每半場的第22分鐘會停止比賽。他們飲水是為了防止身體過熱。有些醫生認為三分鐘太短，他們希望能改成五或六分鐘。
Some people do not like this rule. Former players say the breaks stop the fast action of the game. They say it changes how teams play and score goals.
有些人不喜歡這項規則。前球員表示，休息時間會打斷比賽的快節奏，並改變球隊的作戰方式與進球方式。
Other people think the breaks are for money. TV companies can show more ads during the break. Fans in some cities are angry because the stadiums have air conditioning and are not hot.
其他人則認為這些休息時間是為了金錢。電視公司可以在休息期間播放更多廣告。部分城市的球迷感到憤怒，因為球場裝有空調，氣溫並不高。
Conclusion
FIFA wants players to be safe. However, some people think the rule hurts the game and helps businesses.
FIFA希望確保球員安全，但有些人認為這項規則損害了比賽，且僅是在幫助企業獲利。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Action' Word Pattern
In this text, we see how to describe things happening right now or as a general rule. This is the heart of A2 English.
1. The Simple Pattern Look at how the text connects a person to an action:
- FIFA has a rule
- Players stop the game
- TV companies show ads
2. The 'Opposite' Tool (Negative) To say something is NOT happening, just add do not or does not before the action:
- Some people do not like this rule.
3. The 'Want' Pattern When someone desires a change, use want + thing:
- Doctors want five minutes.
Quick Vocabulary Shift
- Fast action Quick movement
- Hurts the game Makes the game worse