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BBC and ITV forced to make TV coverage change for World Cup final after FIFA rule break

NewsMidlands NewsWorld CupSpain will play either England or Argentina09:10, 15 Jul 2026The BBC and ITV will be forced to make a coverage change for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. FIFA has confirmed the final half-time show will last 25 minutes, with the BBC and ITV forced to spend more time in the studio with the pundits for the final on Sunday night.‌An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium, FIFA has confirmed. The typical half-time is 15 minutes.‌But FIFA has now said there will be a 15-minute half-time break and then the planned 11-minute show. It will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, the world governing body for the sport has also added.‌READ MORE Three groups of EV drivers will get pay-per-mile ref
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