Explained: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Taking a Rare One-Day Break Before the Quarter-Finals
After weeks of back-to-back action, fans tuning in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have noticed something unusual — there are no matches scheduled today. The one-day pause between the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals is a deliberate decision by FIFA, aimed at giving players, coaches, match officials, and organizers time to recover […]