FIFA extends World Cup final half-time to 30 minutes for entertainment
FIFA will extend the World Cup final's half-time to up to 30 minutes on Sunday, aiming for a Super Bowl-style performance featuring Madonna and other stars. The governing body has previously ignored rules limiting half-time to 15 minutes, which could result in the longest final ever. This has raised concerns over the sport's player welfare standards.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 21:20 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 21:30 UTC
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