FIFA Spark Outrage As It's Revealed They Will Break Football Laws During World Cup Final

FIFA Spark Outrage As It's Revealed They Will Break Football Laws During World Cup Final. The report says FIFA has triggered renewed controversy ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, set for Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium with kickoff at 8pm BST (3pm local time). Spain will be in the final after a 2-0 semifinal win over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The article claims FIFA will break football rules by extending halftime beyond the maximum 15 minutes, despite a halftime show being scheduled for the first time in World Cup history. It cites that broadcasters expect the break to be around 30 minutes, though FIFA has not confirmed the official length. Performers named include Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus. It also notes FIFA previously extended halftime by breaking the same rule during the 2025 Club World Cup final.