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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Events boss defends Fifa over extended World Cup half-time show

Fifa has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 15

FIFA World Cup: What triggered campaign against Lionel Messi and Argentina

An online petition demands Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup due to alleged FIFA favouritism. Millions have signed the petition, citing perceived bias towards Lionel Messi and his team. Critics point to controversial refereeing decisions and VAR reviews in several matches. Argentina's coach dismisses these claims, calling them baseless accusations…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Why can't Michael Oliver referee the World Cup final?

FIFA’s conflict-of-interest rules mean the Englishman is barred from overseeing Sunday’s showpiece

Evening Standard · Jul 15

How is the World Cup Golden Boot winner decided if two players score the same amount of goals?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both on the same amount of goals heading into the final stages of the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jul 15

Was the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Campaign a Success or Failure?

The co-host’s campaign has to be split between the performance on the pitch and the impact off it.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK · Jul 15

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all

Match officials are enforcing tweaks to the laws of the game that have hardly been tested. The results? Drama, ‘mistaken identities’ and lots of confusion

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

England vs. Argentina: How to Stop Lionel Messi in World Cup Semifinal

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner prepares to face England for the first time.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

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

The Independent UK · Jul 15