The World Cup final may not need a half-time show, but the decision tells us something important about where the global game now is.

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.

"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.

Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS and more join FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show.

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

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The unprecedented decision to extend the FIFA World Cup final’s half-time to nearly 30 minutes has rattled some fans and industry figures. But that isn’t stopping FIFA from trying…

The World Cup final may not need a half-time show, but the decision tells us something important about where the global game now is.

The whole break could last up to 30 minutes - and some believe it could be a permanent fixture

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The first-ever World Cup halftime show is happening in 2026; here are all the details

🚨 The first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show will feature performances from:🇨🇴 Shakira🇺🇸 Madonna🇨🇦 Justin Bieber🇻🇪 Gustavo Dudamel🇬🇧 Coldplay🇳🇬 Burna Boy🇰🇷 BTS…

Sunday evening's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will be interrupted by a star-studded half-time show

The first-ever World Cup halftime show arrives on Sunday with a star-studded lineup at MetLife Stadium

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira made FIFA history at the World Cup final. See how the halftime show changed the game.

The stars bring polish and coherence to the tournament’s first final half-time show

The first World Cup Final halftime show ever was… something.

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show was always going to attract massive attention. It certainly did.

In a historic move, FIFA introduced a halftime show during the World Cup final, blending sport and entertainment.