The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is expected to significantly increase the half-time break duration in the current World Cup final match, according to media reports.

According to reports, the half-time break could last up to 30 minutes according to some expectations, while the lowest estimates suggest it could reach 20 minutes, instead of the current standard 15-minute half-time break, for the match to be held at the East Rutherford Stadium in the US state of New Jersey, featuring the Spanish national team and the winner of the England-Argentina match.

The reason for the change in duration is the show that will be organized during it, which will feature a number of singing stars, including Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and the K-pop group BTS from South Korea.

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FIFA regulations stipulate that the half-time break duration can be modified with the referee's consent.

This half-time show will be the second in the final match, after the World Cup closing ceremony, which will start before the match and will feature performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, along with YouTube content creator "Ishowspeed", and American actor Tom Cruise will also participate in the ceremony.

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FIFA previously introduced a brief 3-minute break during the match for drinking water, hydration, and catching breath, while figures indicate significant financial returns from advertisements during this newly introduced break.