England fans would be forgiven for never wanting to watch another World Cup match but, unfortunately, the 2026 tournament must go on.
This summer’s festival of football concludes on Sunday 19 July with its 104th fixture – the final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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In true North American style, FIFA has planned a glitzy Super Bowl-style halftime performance.
It represents a shake-up for the World Cup and is not likely to be universally popular – with potential for both fans and players to end up frustrated.
Radio Times brings all the details about the World Cup 2026 final halftime show.
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How long is the World Cup 2026 final halftime show?
The World Cup 2026 final halftime show is expected to last 11 minutes.
The show, which is curated by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin and is set to include big-name performers such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS, is set to mean the break between halves is extended.
FIFA is yet to confirm the length of halftime but it is expected to go on for as long as 25 or 30 minutes. That would break the laws of the game, which dictate that it should last 15 minutes.
Will BBC and ITV show the World Cup 2026 final halftime show?
Yes, BBC and ITV are both set to show the World Cup 2026 final halftime show.
Spain v Argentina will be broadcast live on BBC One, ITV1, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Originally, both broadcasters were expected not to show the performance and instead stick to their usual match analysis.
However, with an extended break expected, the pair are now set to show the halftime show in full.
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World Cup 2026 final halftime show performers
The full line-up for the show, which is in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide, is as follows:
- Justin Bieber
- Madonna
- Shakira
- BTS
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel
- PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay
- Sesame Street
- Some of The Muppets
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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
