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  "path": "/sport/football/bbc-itv-world-cup-half-time-show",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-23T15:20:51.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe BBC is planning not to broadcast the World Cup final's half-time entertainment, only showing the production through its digital platforms.\n\nRather than broadcasting the musical performances during the main television coverage, the corporation intends to maintain its traditional approach of having pundits analyse the opening 45 minutes.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAlan Shearer, Cesar Azpilicueta, Olivier Giroud and Wayne Rooney will be among those providing expert analysis for viewers.\n\nWhilst no definitive decision has been confirmed, those wishing to view the concert will likely need to access BBC digital services instead.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe star-studded interval entertainment at MetLife Stadium will feature performances from Shakira, Madonna and South Korean pop sensation BTS.\n\nFifa president Gianni Infantino has pushed for the spectacle to emulate the famous Super Bowl half-time show that draws millions of viewers annually.\n\nHowever, British broadcasters appear reluctant to prioritise the musical showcase over football-focused content, according to The Times.\n\nThe entertainment segment could see an extension beyond the standard 15-minute interval, with the exact duration remaining unclear.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Arsenal youngster given late call-up to England camp for World Cup in surprise move\n  * Bruno Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season after stunning campaign with Red Devils\n  * Charlotte revealed to support Chelsea following Prince William U-turn\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBroadcasters have yet to receive confirmation of the performance length, with speculation suggesting it could run anywhere between 11 and 25 minutes.\n\nAt the Club World Cup final last year between PSG and Chelsea, the half-time show lasted just over 24 minutes.\n\nColdplay were previously confirmed as the headline act for the World Cup final, but the performance is expected to feature a host of global stars.\n\nThe full line-up emerged in an unusual announcement video posted to the official social media account of Sesame Workshop, featuring Coldplay frontman Chris Martin alongside Elmo.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShakira's inclusion carries special significance given her enduring association with football's biggest tournament.\n\nHer 2010 anthem Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) remains one of the most recognisable World Cup songs ever recorded.\n\nThe Colombian star is also set to release a new song for this year's competition titled \"Dai Dai.\"\n\nMadonna will bring decades of pop history to the event.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe 66-year-old remains one of the most influential artists in music, more than four decades after launching her recording career.\n\nAlso joining the show are BTS, whose global popularity is expected to attract enormous attention from fans around the world.\n\nThe Korean supergroup appeared via video call in the announcement, confirming their participation in what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entertainment productions in football history.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "BBC and ITV reject showing World Cup half-time performance on TV"
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