With BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and more set to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, fans got an excited update.
As global stars prepare to take the break, fans have been wondering one thing: How will so many big acts fit into such a short performance?
Done+Dusted executive producer Guy Carrington finally addressed those concerns just before the tournament’s first halftime show debuting this weekend.
Despite the star-studded lineup, Carrington assured fans that the show has been meticulously planned and will unfold as a carefully choreographed mega mashup, with some surprises still under wraps.
“Obviously I’m not going to reveal anything about the performance itself, but we’ve spent months and months preparing it, developing it and working with all the artists,” he said. The Hollywood Reporter.
“It’s a carefully curated performance that will be spectacular,” Carrington added, further raising anticipation for the historic event.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show Duration?
Meanwhile, reports suggest the halftime show could extend beyond the traditional football halftime.
According ReutersWhile the performance itself is expected to last around 11 minutes, setting up the stage will take approximately seven minutes, and dismantling the equipment and cleaning the court will likely require a similar amount of time.
As a result, half-time in Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is expected to last longer than the usual 15 minutes.
He bbc It has also reported that the halftime break could be extended by up to 25 minutes, which would allow enough time for the tournament’s first halftime entertainment show.
