A Half Timed Showdown: The World Cup Final's Unlikely Focus The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has been touted as a thrilling matchup, but so far, the action on the pitch has been overshadowed by an extravagant halftime show.
As the two teams traded tentative passes, the attention of the crowd turned to music, dance, and celebrity cameos filling the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
The decision to extend the halftime interval to 30 minutes was met with skepticism, as fans worried it would disrupt the natural flow of the game.