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FIFA sets 17-minute halftime break for World Cup final, includes 11-minute performance slot
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FIFA sets 17-minute halftime break for World Cup final, includes 11-minute performance slot

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FIFA has set the halftime break for the World Cup final at 17 minutes, two minutes longer than the standard 15 minutes.
  • The extended break will accommodate an 11-minute performance by artists including Shakira, Madonna, and Justin Bieber, with the remaining time for stage setup and field maintenance.
  • The final will feature Argentina, aiming for their fourth title, and Spain, seeking their second, with historical context on previous finals and their head-to-head World Cup record mentioned.

The final match of the World Cup will feature a 17-minute halftime break, a slight increase from the usual 15 minutes. This extended interval is designed to accommodate an 11-minute performance by artists such as Shakira, Madonna, and Justin Bieber. The additional time will also be used for setting up and removing the stage, as well as watering the field.

This year's final pits Argentina against Spain. Argentina is vying for its fourth World Cup title, having previously won in 1978, 1986, and 2022. They aim to become one of the few teams to successfully defend their title, a feat previously achieved by Italy and Brazil. Spain, appearing in their second World Cup final, won their first title in 2010.

The two nations have a limited World Cup history, having met only once before in 1966, when Argentina secured a 2-1 victory in the group stage.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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