WIRE — FIFA is planning to extend the half-time interval for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to about 20 to 25 minutes to accommodate the tournaments first-ever on-pitch musical performance. The final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will feature a star-studded half-time show curated by Coldplays Chris Martin. According to reports,
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