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FIFA Extends World Cup Final Halftime to 30 Minutes for Major Entertainment Show
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First reported by N12 · 19 minutes ago
What happened
FIFA will extend the halftime break of the 2026 World Cup final to 30 minutes to host a major entertainment show featuring global stars, marking a historic change from the traditional 15-minute halftime in football matches.
- 01FIFA will double the World Cup final halftime to 30 minutes for a large entertainment show.
- 02The extended break allows stage setup, performances, and equipment removal.
- 03This breaks traditional football rules limiting halftime to 15 minutes.
- 04A similar extended halftime occurred at the 2025 Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
- 05Performers include Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Coldplay's Chris Martin.
- 06The closing ceremony will feature Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, and YouTuber Speed.
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