The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, has scheduled a one-day break after the knockout stage began.This pause allows teams to recover before the quarter-finals, which are set for July 9-11.

With only seven matches left to determine the champion, FIFA has spread out the schedule to give players more rest, especially after the grueling 48-team format.The break comes after weeks of intense matches, with teams facing long travel distances and harsh summer weather.The tournament will resume on July 19 for the final, with key matches like the semi-finals on July 14-15 and a third-place playoff on July 18.The rest days are crucial as teams that reach the final could have played up to eight matches.No games are scheduled on July 13, 16, and 17, ensuring players have time to recuperate before the final showdown.