The FIFA World Cup final will feature its very own halftime show, similar to the Super Bowl. This break will be longer than the usual 15 minutes, lasting around 25 minutes, to set up the on-field stage for the co-headliners.
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The halftime show will feature performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The extended halftime is part of FIFA’s efforts to make the World Cup final more like the Super Bowl.
Some coaches, like England’s Thomas Tuchel, have criticized the introduction of hydration breaks, which they say interrupts the flow of the game. Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa also expressed his disapproval, stating that the breaks alter the traditional conception of football.
However, not all coaches are opposed to the idea. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has tried to use the breaks to his advantage, showing players tactical adjustments on a laptop during one such break. U.S. player Sergiño Dest also sees the benefits of the hydration breaks, saying they provide an opportunity to settle and talk with teammates.
In addition to the halftime show, FIFA has announced that the winning players will receive championship rings, a tradition commonly seen in American sports.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
