Mexico players take a cooling break during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil2019 Africa Cup of Nations Dates: 21 June - 19 July Host nation: Egypt Coverage: Live text commentary & selected match reportsAfrica Cup of Nations matches should have four drinks breaks because of "extremely challenging" weather conditions, says one players' union. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) plans to have two cooling breaks per match, in line with Fifa regulations, but Fifpro wants double that. "The health and safety of the players must come first," Fifpro said. In addition to CAF's existing plans to have drinks breaks in the 30th and 70th minutes, Fifpro proposes players should also rest in the 15th and 60th minutes of matches. Fifpro has also contacted CAF to ask to consider delaying the start of early evening kick-offs "if the heat and humidity make conditions dangerous for players".

Source: BBC June 21, 2019 10:16 UTC