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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The World Cup’s hydration breaks were introduced as a player-safety measure, but the early evidence suggests they are also changing the tactical balance of matches. FIFA has brought in mandatory three-minute stoppages around the middle of each half during a summer tournament across North America.
ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the 2026 FIFA World Cup games on June 15.
