Portugal national team coach gives his opinion on water drinking times at World Cup 2026
June 19, 2026 · TaegeukGoal
Coach Roberto Martinez emphasized how important water drinking time is for tactical changes and communication with players at World Cup 2026.
Roberto Martinez, coach of the Portuguese national team, expressed his opinion on the introduction of water drinking time at the 2026 World Football Championship. “This change is very important,” Martinez said. “Three minutes helps us make tactical changes. It also helps us maintain contact with the players during the game.”
This World Cup, water breaks will be mandatory in all 104 matches, and play will be stopped for three minutes in the 22nd minute of each half, regardless of weather. The Portuguese national team is scheduled to play its first match against DR Congo in Houston on June 17.