Report: Half-time at World Cup final to last more than 15 minutes

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​The half-time break during the World Cup final on Sunday is to last more than the usual 15 minutes due to the first-ever half-time show, media reports have said.It’s unclear how long the show will last, but the reports estimate that it could be between 20 to 30 minutes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMadonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay and K-Pop stars BTS are among the performers announced a few weeks ago, but FIFA didn’t give details about the length of the show.The rules set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) stipulate that players are entitled to a half-time break of no more than 15 minutes. Accordingly, the duration of the break may only be changed with the referee’s permission.Ahead of the final, there will also be a closing ceremony with performances from Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams as well as Youtuber IShowSpeed.Actor Tom Cruise will also make an appearance. FIFA said that the show at the East Rutherford, New Jersey, stadium will look back at the 48-team event in the US, Mexico and Canada which started on June 11.  

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