The whistle blows and the action pauses, but what really happens during halftime at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? From FIFA regulations to possible exceptions, here's what fans need to know before the second half begins.

Unlike previous editions, FIFA has introduced numerous changes for the 2026 World Cup. They have even decided to make some changes to halftime, but only on one specific occasion, in an effort to attract a larger audience.

South Korea's Son Heung-min missed two chances before halftime against Czechia. 3 MINS AGO・FIFA Men's World Cup・1:00

With the FIFA World Cup back in the U.S. for the first time since 1994, it seems that the tournament is taking a page out of the Super Bowl’s book. In a move that looks suspiciously like someone got their footballs confused,

The Colombian singer is also set to perform at the tournament's first-ever halftime show on July 19 alongside Madonna and BTS.

How do the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and the Super Bowl halftime show compare in duration, cost and tradition? Global spectacle vs NFL entertainment—scale and production reveal unexpected contrasts.

2026 World Cup viewers quickly took to social media to complain about FOX implementing a commercial break during the FIFA-mandated hydration break in the first-half of Mexico-South Africa

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