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FIFA Confirms 17-Minute Halftime Break for 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey
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First reported by Srugim · 22 hours ago
What happened
FIFA has confirmed the halftime break for the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will last 17 minutes, including an 11-minute musical show. This is shorter than earlier rumors of a 30-minute break. The event will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday evening.
- 01FIFA confirms 17-minute halftime for 2026 World Cup final, not 30 minutes as rumored.
- 02The halftime includes an 11-minute musical performance by Shakira, Madonna, and Justin Bieber.
- 03Six minutes are allocated for stage setup, dismantling, and pitch watering.
- 04The final is scheduled for Sunday at 22:00 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- 05Concerns remain about the pitch condition, especially for Spain.
- 06Organizers must complete halftime activities quickly to avoid delaying the second half.
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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
FIFA Confirms 17-Minute Halftime Break for 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey
N12Center · Hebrew20 hours ago
FIFA Limits World Cup Final Halftime to 17 Minutes Despite Star-Studded Show
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