The Blueprint: Hydration breaks and the history of World Cup rule changes

The Blueprint: Hydration breaks and the history of World Cup rule changes

July 3, 2026 · 1h 29m · Episode 6

About this episode

This episode discusses the recent changes in the World Cup, including hydration breaks and the expansion to a 48-team format, in the context of historical rule changes.

The addition of hydration breaks and expanding to a 48-team field are the big tweaks present at this World Cup, but how do they compare to other seismic changes made over the course of World Cup history?

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