World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

Jul 15, 2026; Jersey City, New Jersey, USA; A general view of a drone show above Liberty State Park with the New York City skyline in the background ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images 17 Jul 2026 10:22PM NEW YORK, July 17 : The halftime interval in Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the installation required for the tournament’s 11-minute halftime show, broadcasting sources told Reuters on Friday.The installation is expected to take about seven minutes before the performance begins, the sources said, extending the break beyond soccer’s traditional 15-minute halftime interval. Source: Reuters