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FIFA Limits World Cup Final Halftime to 17 Minutes Despite Star-Studded Show
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First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago
What happened
FIFA has limited the 2026 World Cup final halftime to 17 minutes despite a star-studded show featuring Shakira, Madonna, and others, addressing concerns about game disruption and pitch conditions. Spain and Argentina will compete at MetLife Stadium on July 26, 2026.
- 01FIFA sets World Cup final halftime at 17 minutes, only 2 minutes longer than usual.
- 02Star-studded halftime show includes Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
- 0311 of 17 minutes allocated to performances; rest for stage setup and pitch watering.
- 04Shorter halftime prevents players from losing game rhythm and reduces need for re-warming.
- 05Spain concerned about dry, slow pitch; halftime includes watering to aid fast play.
- 06Film stars like Tom Cruise will appear; Coldplay’s Chris Martin leads creative direction.
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