The halftime break during Sunday's FIFA World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes as FIFA prepares to stage the first Super Bowl-style halftime show in the tournament's history at MetLife Stadium, officially known as New York New Jersey Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The expanded interval will feature an approximately 11-minute musical performance headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensation BTS, with Justin Bieber joining the lineup after being announced earlier this month. FIFA expects the show to become one of the defining entertainment moments of the tournament while attempting to minimize disruption to the match itself.
Although FIFA officials expect the total halftime break to be around 20 minutes, one option under consideration is to allow players the traditional 15-minute interval before beginning the live performance. Final timing will depend on operational factors, including player movement, stage installation, broadcast requirements and the referee's approval.
The Laws of the Game, governed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), state that halftime should not exceed 15 minutes. However, competition regulations can permit adjustments for major events, making a longer break possible under FIFA's tournament guidelines.
