It may be considered the biggest sporting event on the planet, but America's attempt to shake up the World Cup Final with its first ever halftime show has sparked fury from British viewers.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

The World Cup Final saw something very different on Sunday night as a host of famous faces took to the stage, but as Madonna kicked off the halftime show, fans were divided

The spectacle extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event.

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

The first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show attracted a mixed reaction from sports fans - with Wayne Rooney declaring the best part was when it ended, despite Madonna, Justin…

The first World Cup Final half-time 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 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured a pregame entertainment ceremony and the tournament’s first halftime show Sunday, bringing a Super Bowl-style…