Coupe du Monde
World Cup 2026 final mirrors Super Bowl with epic halftime
Une final of the Coupe du Monde 2026 will take place on Sunday at 21:00 Belgian time, pitting Spain against the winner of the Argentina‑England clash. The match will be unusually long because of mandatory hydration breaks and a halftime show that could last up to thirty minutes, according to the source.
The first half will feature a "hydration break" midway through each 45‑minute period, a practice already used throughout the Mondial. These pauses add extra minutes to the normal 90‑minute regulation time, meaning the game could exceed the usual 120 minutes if extra time is required.
During the extended halftime, a Super Bowl‑style spectacle will unfold. Shakira, the singer of the tournament anthem "Dai Dai", will perform alongside Wyclef Jean, famed for the hit "Hips Don't Lie". The programme also lists Madonna, Justin Bieber – representing Canada – Coldplay and the K‑pop giants BTS as additional acts. The Athletic reports the show could run 20 minutes, while the Times suggests a half‑hour, stretching the quarter‑hour limit.
FIFA rules normally cap halftime at fifteen minutes, unless a referee‑granted derogation is obtained. The precedent was set in July 2025 when the Club World Cup (Clubs) halftime lasted 25 minutes for a similar show, without any regulatory issue.
Organisers will therefore seek the necessary FIFA derogation, and the extended break may set a new record for match duration. Don, the article’s author, notes that the combination of hydration breaks and an elaborate halftime could push the final well beyond traditional timings.
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