TVTV NewsFIFA World CupThe World Cup Final 2026 will be getting its own half-time show for the first time in the tournament’s historyHayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter16:07, 19 Jul 2026The World Cup Final 2026 is almost here with millions gearing up to watch the match and its controversial half-time show.‌Tonight, Sunday, July 19, Spain will take on Argentina in the World Cup Final 2026 with the game set to kick off at 8pm, showing both on BBC One and ITV.‌The match will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with its addition of the half-time show described by Fifa as a “landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact”.‌Not everyone has been happy with the announcement of a half-time show though, given that the International Football Association Board states that players are entitled to a maximum 15-minute stoppage.This rule is being broken especially for the World Cup Final 2026 for the Superbowl-style performance.World Cup half-time show line-up‌The World Cup half-time show 2026 is going to be co-headlined by performers Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and the K-pop boy band BTS.Also taking to the stage will be Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Philharmonic director Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin has curated the World Cup Half Time Show with Fifa stating that the acts are not being paid but the event will raise money for its Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.‌The charity is aiming to raise $100 million to improve access to quality education and football for children around the world.How long is the half-time show in the World Cup Final?‌The World Cup half-time show is due to start at 8.50pm but with stoppage as well as additional time to set up the stage, this could mean a start time closer to 9pm.The half-time show itself is expected to be 11 minutes long but with taking down the performance’s infrastructure ahead of the second half, the break could be around 25 minutes in total.It is believed that BBC and ITV pundits will be sharing match analysis while the stage is being put up and taken down.Article continues belowThe FIFA World Cup Final 2026 will kick off on Sunday, July 19, at 8pm, on BBC One and ITV.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FIFA World CupBBC1ITVWorld Cup FinalMadonnaJustin Bieber