England vs Norway game to feature surprise half-time performance from British musician

It looks like "anything could happen" at Miami Stadium on Saturday after it emerged that the World Cup quarter-final clash between England and Norway will feature a half-time show.

Taking inspiration from the Super Bowl half-time show, which most recently featured Bad Bunny and special guest Lady Gaga, FIFA has opted to bring the American tradition to this summer's World Cup.

Love it or hate it, the often over-the-top spectacle was always going to feature at the final in New York.

And for those interested, Canadian singer Justin Bieber is set to headline the 11-minute show alongside Madonna, K-Pop band BTS, Gustavo Dudamel and singer of the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai', Shakira.

England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final to feature half-time performance

In an unexpected move from FIFA, it has emerged that British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will provide some half-time entertainment for those inside the Miami Stadium.

Goulding, whose biggest hits include Love Me Like You Do, Anything Could Happen and Burn (insert Dan Burn chant here), confirmed the news in a post on social media.

She wrote on Friday (June 10): “Performing at halftime for England vs Norway has me feeling like truly anything could happen…”

The quarter-final clash between England and Norway will kick off at 5pm local (10pm UK time), meaning the performance is scheduled to take place between 5:45pm and 6:15pm, depending on added time.

England will take on Norway at the Miami Stadium on July 11. Image credit: Getty

BBC and ITV won't air World Cup final half-time show that includes Madonna and Justin Bieber

It is unclear whether Goulding's performance will be broadcast on ITV, although the chances are unlikely given their stance on airing the half-time show on July 19.

When the show was first confirmed in May, a report from The Times claimed that the BBC are planning on maintaining their typical format of analysing the action during the break instead of cutting back to musical performances.

ITV were also said to be sticking with their normal schedule, though it was added that a final decision hadn't been made.

That being said, the half-time show is expected to be watchable on the digital platforms of BBC and ITV, who will both be broadcasting the final.

Of course, there is often a 15-minute break between each half at the World Cup, but that could be extended during the final on June 19 depending on how long it takes to assemble the set.