2026 World Cup: The halftime of the grand final will last 30 minutes

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: International

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2026 World Cup: The halftime of the grand final will last 30 minutes

FIFA announced that the halftime of the 2026 World Cup final will last 30 minutes, double the usual 15 minutes. The extension aims to allow for a more elaborate halftime show. No additional information about the teams or stadium was provided in the article.

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