Overview
- All matches in Canada, Mexico and the United States will include the stoppage regardless of climate or stadium roofing.
- Referees will halt play around the 22nd minute of each half, and the break will last exactly three minutes from the whistle.
- Timing may be adjusted if play was stopped shortly beforehand for an injury after consultation with match officials.
- FIFA describes the policy as a simplified, optimized update that supersedes the prior wet-bulb threshold once set near 32°C (89.6°F).
- The measure was first outlined to broadcasters, who gain more predictable match timing for scheduling.