Multiple outlets report that FIFA will change the format of the World Cup final halftime show, ending a long-standing tradition. For nearly 96 years, the final has followed a consistent halftime pattern that includes about 15 minutes focused on punditry and tactical analysis, with players regrouping before heading back onto the field. According to the reports, that established structure is set to be different for the July 19 event. The coverage frames the update as a departure from the long-used halftime approach rather than a specific replacement feature, focusing instead on the shift away from the conventional timetable and content. The outlets do not indicate that the change affects the overall halftime break itself, but they emphasize that the on-air presentation and the customary lead-in to players returning to play will no longer follow the same 15-minute pundit-and-analysis format.