The FIFA World Cup final on Sunday will include a halftime show, a move that has drawn comparisons to the Super Bowl. The show will feature performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, and is expected to last around 25 minutes.

Hydration Breaks and Halftime Shows

This is not the first time that the World Cup has introduced new breaks in the game. Earlier in the tournament, FIFA implemented hydration breaks, which have been met with criticism from some coaches. England coach Thomas Tuchel said that the breaks “interrupt and change the identity of a football match much more than I thought.” Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa also expressed his disapproval, saying that the breaks “add nothing and take away a lot.”

However, some coaches have found ways to use the breaks to their advantage. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino was seen showing players tactical adjustments on a laptop during one of the breaks. U.S. player Sergiño Dest also commented on the breaks, saying that they can be useful for settling and talking with teammates.

The halftime show has also raised concerns about the length of the break. International football rules state that halftime should not last longer than 15 minutes, but the show is expected to push the break to around 25 minutes. This has led to concerns about the impact on player fitness and the potential for players to cool down too much during the extended break.

In addition to the halftime show, FIFA has also announced that the winning players will receive championship rings, a tradition commonly seen in American sports. This move has been seen as an attempt to bring the World Cup more in line with American sporting traditions.

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