One hour before kick-off: Will the halftime show exceed the official 15-minute break?

The second part of the closing ceremony, an 11-minute musical performance between the halves, is generating the most anticipation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised it will be 'the greatest show in history.'

During this show, inspired by Super Bowl performances and directed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, featuring an international and multi-generational lineup, American superstar Madonna—who has just released a new album at age 67—will share the stage with Canadian Justin Bieber, South Korean K-pop group BTS, and Shakira, who has extensive experience in World Cup tournaments.

Shakira's song 'Dare (La La La)' featuring Afrobeat star Burna Boy, which accompanied the tournament throughout the competition, will be performed again.

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and a choir from New York will also participate, accompanied by Coldplay, in this ceremony aimed at raising funds for an educational program run by FIFA and the non-profit organization Global Citizen, which Chris Martin helped found.

The question remains: Will this show exceed the official 15-minute halftime break in football matches? The announced 11 minutes may actually be longer, given the time needed for setting up and removing the stage.

During the Club World Cup final held at the same stadium last year, the halftime break lasted a little over 24 minutes to accommodate a similar show.