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As anticipated, the halftime break during Sunday's World Cup final will extend beyond the usual 15 minutes, making way for the tournament's inaugural halftime show. The intermission is expected to last 30 minutes, allowing ample time for planned musical performances by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and the K-pop sensation BTS.
All World Cup matches are broadcast live on bnt.sportal.bg. The platform streams all 104 games from the 2026 World Cup schedule in real-time.
According to the International Football Association Board (IFAB) rules, players must be given a minimum of 15 minutes for the halftime interval. The duration of this break can only be altered with the referee's permission.
Prior to the final, a closing ceremony for the tournament is scheduled, featuring performances by singers Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Laura Pausini, alongside YouTube star IShowSpeed. Actor Tom Cruise is also slated to play a role in the ceremony.
FIFA has announced that the show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will offer a retrospective look at the World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada, which commenced on June 11 and concludes with the final on July 19.
The final kicks off at 10:00 PM Bulgarian time.
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