WC 2026 ⚽ · 15 July 2026

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

Sunday's World Cup final is set to feature a half-time interval of 20 to 25 minutes, which exceeds the standard 15-minute duration. The extended break will include an 11-minute Super Bowl-style show featuring artists like Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Fifa, the World Cup organisers, also extended the Club World Cup final half-time last year to 24 minutes for a performance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 July 2026 at 1:21

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