FIFA has introduced mandatory cooling breaks during the 2026 World Cup to reduce the health risks caused by extreme heat.

FIFA 在 2026 年世界盃引入了強制性降溫休息時間，以降低極端高溫造成的健康風險。

The decision to include three-minute hydration breaks every 22 minutes is based on the need to protect players as global temperatures continue to rise. This change represents a significant shift in how the game is played, as the match structure moves from a continuous test of endurance to a more interrupted format.

決定每 22 分鐘提供三分鐘的飲水休息時間，是基於全球氣溫持續上升，需要保護球員。這項改變代表了比賽方式的重大轉向，因為賽事結構從對耐力的持續考驗，轉變為一種較多中斷的模式。

However, reactions from officials and critics have been mixed. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed doubt about how these rules are applied, emphasizing that mandatory breaks seem unnecessary in air-conditioned indoor stadiums. While he understands the need for consistent rules, he argued that these breaks do not always relate to the actual temperature of the venue. Furthermore, some critics claim that these interruptions are actually designed to create more advertising opportunities for US broadcasters. Consequently, this mix of climate safety and commercial interest has caused tension among traditional fans who believe the game is losing its original spirit.

然而，官方與評論人士的反應褒貶不一。紐約市長 Zohran Mamdani 對這些規則如何執行表示懷疑，強調在有冷氣的室內體育場中，強制休息似乎沒有必要。雖然他理解統一規則的需求，但他認為這些休息時間並不總是與場地的實際溫度相關。此外，部分評論人士聲稱，這些中斷實際上是為了給美國轉播商創造更多廣告機會。因此，這種氣候安全與商業利益的交織，引起了認為比賽正在失去原創精神的傳統球迷的不滿。

The 2026 tournament will proceed under these new rules, which prioritize player safety over the traditional flow of the match.

2026 年的賽事將在這些新規則下進行，將球員安全置於傳統比賽節奏之上。