Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleITV has announced it will broadcast the World Cup final's half-time show in full, alongside match analysis, regardless of England's participation. The half-time show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy and Justin Bieber, among others. Rumours suggest the half-time performance might extend the interval beyond Fifa's typical 15-minute rule, potentially lasting up to 25 minutes. The show supports the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million for children's education and football access. The closing ceremony, taking place 90 minutes before kick-off, will include performances from Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson and Nicole Scherzinger. In fullITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time showMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
ITV reveals plan for broadcasting World Cup final half-time show
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleITV has announced it will broadcast the World Cup final's half-time show in full, alongside match analysis, regardless of England's participation. The half-time show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy and Justin Bieber, among others. Rumours suggest the half-time performance might extend the interval beyond Fifa's typical 15-minute rule, potentially lasting up to 25 minutes. The show supports the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million for children's education and football access. The closing ceremony, taking place 90 minutes before kick-off, will include performances from Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson and Nicole Scherzinger. In fullITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time showMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
