Against the Rules, the Halftime Show Duration at the 2026 World Cup Final Will Be Extended

Kapanlagi.com - The 2026 World Cup Final is confirmed to be not only a stage for the battle of the two best teams in the world, but also a spectacular entertainment event like never before. FIFA is preparing a grand halftime show with a Super Bowl-style concept featuring a lineup of top world musicians.

The match, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium, is expected to have a longer break time than usual. Spectators will be treated to a brief concert lasting about 11 minutes, involving several big names from the international music industry.

This new concept is one of FIFA's biggest innovations in organizing the World Cup.

1. Justin Bieber Joins, A Lineup of World Musicians Ready to Entertain

Justin Bieber officially joins the lineup for the Halftime Show of the 2026 World Cup Final (Credit: TPG)

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are confirmed to be the main stars in the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final. In addition, Justin Bieber has also officially joined the list of performers just a few days before the match takes place.

Not only them, the concert will also feature Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus performing alongside Coldplay. The entire concept of the show is curated directly by Coldplay's vocalist, Chris Martin.

Before the match begins, FIFA will also hold a closing ceremony featuring several global celebrities. Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and content creator IShowSpeed are scheduled to spice up the event. Meanwhile, Jennifer Hudson has been entrusted to perform the national anthem of the United States.

2. Half-Time Break Expected to Be Longer

The music show is expected to extend the duration of the first half-time break to around 20 to 25 minutes.

Although FIFA is still discussing the final format, one scenario being considered is to provide a standard break of 15 minutes, followed by a concert lasting about 11 minutes.

A similar step was actually taken by FIFA during the 2025 Club World Cup final. At that time, the match break lasted about 24 minutes due to performances by Coldplay, J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly.

This also marks a new breakthrough in World Cup history, which has never featured a concert during a match.

3. Spain Has Qualified, Just Waiting for Opponent

In sports, Spain became the first team to secure a spot in the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals.

Now, they are just waiting for the winner of the England vs. Argentina match, which will compete for the last ticket to the final.

With a combination of world-class matches and star-studded musical performances, the 2026 World Cup final is expected to be one of the most spectacular matches in the history of the world's biggest football tournament.

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