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FIFA Proposes Extended Halftime for 2026 World Cup Final to Host Halftime Show
July 14, 2026 at 08:24 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
BNBBC News
World Cup 2026: Half-time for final to last up to 25 minutes
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MAMasrawy
فيفا يسعى لزيادة فترة استراحة بين الشوطين في نهائي كأس العالم2026.. ما القصة؟
(opens the publisher’s site)MAMasrawy
فيفا يسعى لزيادة مدة فترة استراحة بين الشوطين في نهائي كأس العالم2026.. ما القصة؟
(opens the publisher’s site)FIFA is reportedly planning a 20-minute halftime break for the 2026 World Cup final to accommodate a live performance.
- FIFA has not confirmed the exact duration, but multiple sources indicate the break will be extended to 20 minutes.
- Chris Martin of Coldplay is coordinating a halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Madonna, Burna Boy, and others.
- If implemented, the 2026 final would be the first World Cup match to include a halftime show; a similar format was used at the previous Club World Cup.