
World Cup final kick-off delayed six minutes after ceremony overruns
Spain and Argentina's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium began at 8.06pm BST after FIFA's pre-match closing ceremony ran past the scheduled start time.
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Spain and Argentina's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium began at 8.06pm BST after FIFA's pre-match closing ceremony ran past the scheduled start time.

FIFA has reportedly told Argentina and Spain the interval show will run 17 minutes, with BBC and ITV now set to screen the performances.

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