FIFA sparks outrage among fans as it’s revealed they’ll break three popular football laws if England make it to the World Cup final
FIFA sparks outrage among fans as it’s revealed they’ll break three popular football laws if England make it to the World Cup final.
FIFA have caused yet more controversy as it’s been revealed they will break football laws during the 2026 World Cup final.
The 2026 World Cup final is just days away. It will take place on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, with kick-off set for 8pm BST (3pm local time).
Spain became the first nation to book their place in the final when they defeated France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals either side of half-time from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave the Euro 2024 champions a 2-0 victory.
They will be joined in the final by England or Argentina. The two nations contest the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening.
FIFA To Break Football Laws
FIFA have come under fire for many decisions they have made during the tournament. Their most controversial decision came earlier this month when they suspended the red card Folarin Balogun picked up against Bosnia in the last 32 so he could play against Belgium in the following round.
They have caused controversy yet again after it was revealed that they will break football laws during Sunday’s World Cup final.
A half-time show will be held for the first time in World Cup history on Sunday. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus will all perform.
The maximum time allowed for a half-time period is 15 minutes. However, to accommodate the show between the two halves, FIFA will extend that period.
FIFA are yet to confirm the official length of the break at the World Cup. According to the Times, broadcasters are expecting it to be around 30 minutes.
FIFA also broke the same rule during the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final in 2025. During the match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, the half-time break lasted 25 minutes in total.
Football fans have expressed their anger on Reddit. One fan wrote: “Thirty minutes?! That’s longer than the Super Bowl halftime show. Good lord, what the heck is FIFA doing?!”
A second said: “FIFA doing its best to make people not watch the World Cup ever again,” while a third commented: “This is actually ridiculous.”
A fourth stated: “The sport we loved, massacred by even more corporate greed”, while a fifth called out Gianni Infantino: “Infantino as president is an absolute joke.”
Luis De La Fuente Speaks Out After Victory vs France
Luis De La Fuente was full of praise for his Spain side after their victory against France. He said after the match, per ESPN:
“We’re feeling unbeatable. They (France) faced the best team in the world. We have that edge. These players deserve everything because day after day, they demonstrate their commitment, their generosity, their solidarity, and their talent.
“It is wonderful to watch them play. Today was a spectacle. What seems difficult, this team makes it look easy.”
On who he wants to face in the final out of England and Argentina, the 65-year-old added: “Right now we don’t prefer one or the other.
“They have different characteristics. I would be excited to face Argentina because I’m a close friend of Lionel Scaloni but I really like England as well. We welcome either of them with open arms.”
