FIFA is reportedly set to extend the half-time interval for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final from the traditional 15 minutes to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show.
The proposed change would mark a major departure from football’s traditional match format, with the extended interval expected to allow for a large-scale entertainment spectacle during the biggest game in world football.
The 2026 World Cup final is set to feature the tournament’s first-ever dedicated half-time show, as FIFA looks to add a new entertainment dimension to its flagship event.
Under the reported plan, players could face a break of approximately 30 minutes between the first and second halves, double the standard 15-minute interval typically observed in football matches.
The move would bring the World Cup final closer to the entertainment model associated with major American sporting events, particularly the Super Bowl, which is renowned for its elaborate half-time performances featuring some of the world’s biggest music stars.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is already the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring an expanded field of 48 teams.
If implemented, the extended half-time interval and accompanying show would represent another historic first for the competition and could significantly change the traditional experience of a World Cup final.
