The move has drawn criticism from players and pundits, who argue the extended interval puts entertainment ahead of football.

FIFA extends the 2026 World Cup final halftime to 25 minutes for its first-ever show. Here's why crypto sponsors and investors should be paying attention.

Broadcasters expect a 30-minute interval, double the official maximum.

Die Fifa hat eine elfminütige Halbzeitshow für das WM-Finale vollgepackt mit Weltstars angekündigt. Nun mehren sich die Meldungen, dass die Pause dafür verlängert wird. Es gibt…

It was suggested the half-time line-up might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from a typical 15 minutes to up to 25 minutes

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...

Wednesday 15 July 2026 14:40 BSTFIFA has confirmed an 11-minute half-time show for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. The performance is set to feature global artists…

FIFA's decision to extend the World Cup final half-time to 30 minutes has divided opinion as fresh concerns emerge over player welfare

The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish…

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber will headline the first-of-its-kind event Sunday, a charity fundraiser. See when to tune in and how long it will last.

Das WM-Finale wird nicht nur auf dem Rasen zum Starauflauf. Wie beim Superbowl soll es eine bombastische Halbzeitshow geben. Es ist schwer vorstellbar, dass die Pause nur 15…

The World Cup halftime pause is expected to last slightly longer than normal. NFL players have plenty of experience with such delays.

"The expected viewing figures on Sunday are going to be enormous, like probably the most viewed match of all time," Guy Carrington says.

Earlier reports hinted at a 30-minute World Cup final halftime, but FIFA has now dismissed the speculation by confirming a shorter interval.

The move has drawn criticism from players and pundits, who argue the extended interval puts entertainment ahead of football.

The halftime spectacle will also support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is an initiative designed to raise more than 100 million USD. | Football News

Fifa has been accused of disregarding players' welfare, with experts warning the extended half-time could increase the chance of injuries

Why will nobody in power realise that football is supposed to be the star turn at a football match?