World Cup 2026 will prolong half-time interval for extravagant show, with acts announced

An aerial image of a football match being played at the MetLife Stadium.

FIFA will introduce a half-time show into the football schedule this summer, during the final of the sport’s most prestigious tournament.

World Cup 2026 will prolong the standard 15-minute half-time break on July 19 to make way for a mid-game show, using MetLife Stadium’s field.