Explained: Why FIFA are set to break football's laws with 30-minute World Cup 2026 final half-time show?

Spain will be joined by the winner of Argentina vs England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

With Spain defeating France 2-0 to secure a berth in the final of the summer competition, only three games remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Argentina and England will square off later tonight to secure the second position in the summit clash.

For the first time, the FIFA World Cup featured 48 teams, allowing a few more nations to play in the tournament. Meanwhile, new hydration breaks and a new knockout stage, the round of 32, were also introduced in the tournament.

The 2026 edition of the coveted tournament has been praised for a few things. Meanwhile, it has also drawn criticism for others. As the final is getting closer, the tournament is set to break a traditional rule, courtesy of a halftime role.

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How will FIFA’s rule be broken at the World Cup 2026 final?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will feature a halftime show in which artists like Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber will perform. With all these celebrities and a few others performing, the halftime show is likely to exceed the traditional 15-minute limit during the mid-match break.

According to FIFA rules, the halftime break should not be exceeded; however, at the ongoing World Cup, it is set to be broken. Football fans should expect a break of more than 15 minutes on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.

According to the Independent, the show is expected to last around 20 minutes. Last year, a similar halftime show took place at the same venue during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup (2025). It was played between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

The show lasted 24 minutes, with Coldplay, J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly performing at MetLife Stadium. Meanwhile, at the upcoming final, K-pop boy band BTS, Chris Martin, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also be involved.

The event’s closing ceremony will also take place at the stadium. The closing ceremony will feature the names of top celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed. Nevertheless, Jennifer Hudson is to sing the United States’ national anthem.

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