The first World Cup half-time show led to a delay of almost half an hour

NEW YORK, July 17 : The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the installation required for the…

"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

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. …

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 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

For the first time, FIFA has controversially decided to add a halftime show to the biggest game in global soccer. Messi will be forced to share the spotlight with the likes…

FIFA’s first World Cup halftime show will air live during Sunday’s Spain-Argentina final.

BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira are the co-headliners of this far-reaching lineup, which was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Tom Cruise will lead the opening ceremony, while Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira will perform live during the break in the Argentina-Spain match

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

FIFA World Cup Final halftime show is expected between 3:55 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. EDT, depending on stoppage time and a roughly seven-minute-long stage setup.

FIFA have introduced the first ever half time show in a World Cup final as a bumper roster including Shakira and Justin Bieber are to perform to the sold out New Jersey crowd…

Coldplay, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and characters from 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets' are also set to join the star-studded performance.

The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is underway, with a first-ever halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina played host to an extended half-time break at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Coldplay, Justin Biber and Shakira took centre stage…