Sepp Blatter blasts 30-minute halftime show planned for 2026 World Cup final

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will feature an unprecedented 30-minute halftime break — double the usual 15 minutes — to accommodate an artistic show. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly criticised the decision via social media. It marks the first time in World Cup history that the halftime interval has been extended in this way.