ITV to broadcast World Cup final halftime show starring major artists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:26 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
ITV has announced its broadcast plans for the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, including a full airing of the halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber. The halftime performance, the first of its kind for the tournament, may extend the break from 15 to 25 minutes, raising concerns about the impact on match analysis. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the show aims to support the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund. The final will see Spain play against the winner of the semi-final match between England and Argentina on Wednesday.
- •ITV will broadcast the halftime show in full on Sunday.
- •Performance lineup includes major artists like Madonna and Shakira.
- •Halftime may extend to 25 minutes, potentially breaking Fifa rules.
- •Chris Martin will curate the show, which supports education initiatives.
- •The final features Spain and the winner of England vs. Argentina.
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — ITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time show
"It was suggested the half-time line-up might break Fifa’s rules by extending the interval from a typical 15 minutes to up to 25 minutes
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