​ITV has revealed its broadcasting plans for the World Cup final – with or without England.The station will broadcast the World Cup half-time show at the New York New Jersey Stadium in full, it said, as well as match analysis.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe interval performance is the first of its kind for the international football tournament and will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy and Justin Bieber.The BBC is set to announce plans for Sunday’s broadcast in due course.Rumours suggest the half-time line-up might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from a typical 15 minutes to up to 25 minutes.Many were also concerned that the spectacle would replace the broadcaster’s analysis by pundits.Half-time entertainment has become a major feature of sporting events in the US, notably during the Super Bowl.The performance at the World Cup final will be curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and will also feature Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus and characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets.Chris Martin of Coldplay and Emmanuel Kelly perform during the halftime show during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain (Getty)The show will be staged in support of the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise 100 million US dollars (£75 million) to expand access to education and football for children around the world.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFifa president Gianni Infantino has described the performance as a “groundbreaking spectacle” that will “celebrate football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle”.It was also announced that Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, popstar Robbie Williams and US singer Jennifer Hudson will perform during the closing ceremony.The event will take place 90 minutes before kick-off and will also feature performances from Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini and streamer IShowSpeed – with Hudson set to deliver a rendition of the US national anthem.The final on Sunday will see Spain face the winning team from Wednesday’s semi-final between England and Argentina.The latest instalment of one of football’s biggest rivalries takes place in Atlanta on Wednesday, with a spot in the World Cup final against Spain on the line.