18 Jul, 14:29··

Long halftime show at World Cup final.

ZEIT Online

The World Cup final had a very long halftime show. It lasted 27 minutes instead of the planned 15. Players are concerned about how this distraction will affect them.

The World Cup final included a halftime show with many famous performers. These performers included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and others. The show’s length was extended to 27 minutes, which was a change from the original plan. This change caused a delay in the kickoff of the game. The event was held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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Highlights

Extended Halftime Show

The halftime show at the World Cup final was extended to 27 minutes.

Star Performers Included

The show featured famous artists like Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber.

Kickoff Delay

The kickoff of the game was delayed due to the show.

FIFA’s First Halftime Show

This was the first time FIFA held a halftime show during a final.

Longer Than Planned Duration

The halftime show lasted longer than the originally planned 15 minutes.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • The halftime show was extended to 27 minutes.
  • Famous stars performed during the halftime show.
  • The show occurred during the World Cup final.
  • The kickoff of the game was delayed.
Sources disagree
The length of the halftime show's duration.

Some sources (tagesschau, ZEIT Online, Der Standard, ORF News) report a 27-minute show, exceeding the planned 15 minutes.

tagesschau, ZEIT Online, Der Standard, ORF News

Other sources (NU.nl, FAZ, El País, New) report a 27-minute show, but emphasize the change from the original 15-minute plan.

NU.nl, FAZ, El País, New

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