Major rule to be broken at half-time in World Cup Final

NewsUK & World NewsWorld CupThe half-time spectacle has been a hot topic of discussion14:27, 19 Jul 2026Half-time in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to be the longest in the tournament's history. An 11 minute show co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium this evening.‌The half-time spectacle has been described by governing body FIFA as a "landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact." The main headliners will be joined by Burna Boy for the special performance.‌Shakira and Burna Boy are expected to perform their World Cup 2026 anthem, Dai Dai, with Madonna appearing on stage weeks after releasing her number one album, Confessions II.‌The show