Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Halftime in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley! (0-0)

After disappointing 45 minutes, Chelsea and City are in halftime.

After recovering the ball from Bernardo Silva, Joao Pedro got contacted in the area, but nothing happened.

Three more minutes in this first half.

With an unexpected situation, City's forward almost scored the first goal of the game.

Chelsea's defenders have retain Doku and Semenyo, as both wingers haven't played in the best way expected.

Chelsea have found in Malo Gusto their main player to create chances in City's area.

Instead of using their wings, Chelsea have created chances with their interiors.

Manchester City 69% and Chelsea 31%.

James and Caicedo are trying to keep the ball away from Manchester City as they have been attacking Blues' area.

After a promising chance for the Citizens, Cucurella made a foul over Semenyo. Free kick that wasn't a great chance for City.

Multiple fouls and players not feeling good on the field, have been part of the last couple of minutes in the game.

His teammate Rodri found a space in the defense, but was offside and Haaland's goal didn't count.

The played ended up laying down on the field, and for a while, he was not doing ok. However, he stood up and keeps playing.

Without knowing what he tried to do, Haaland missed a clear chance as he stole the ball in Chelsea's area, but his kick was not the expected.

After winning the back of City defenders, when he was right to kick the ball, he flopped and the chance was wasted.

Despite having the chance to play a corner to City's area, they ended up giving the ball to the rivals.

As Guardiola's method to attack is passing the ball until there is a space for create a dangerous situation, Chelsea wait for the right moment to counterattack.

There aren't emotions in this game and both teams are respecting each other a lot.

As City have taken control of the game, Chelsea are just looking how the Citizens are playing.

Chelsea are trying to defend from the attacks that City have been creating with Doku and Marmoush.

With Omar Marmoush taken the ball following a rebound, Manchester City had the first dangerous situation of the game that was controlled by Sanchez.

Both teams have passed the ball, but the defenders for each sides have shown security.

Without so much to offer, Chelsea have taken the ball for while, but can't create a clear chance.

So far, in this first two minutes, Manchester City have played with the ball, while Chelsea just wait for a counterattack.

The referee has blown the whistle and the first half is underway!

Both teams are on the field and they are ready to start this FA Cup final.

After a heartbreaking defeat to Crystal Palace in the 2025 FA Cup final, Manchester City are eyeing redemption in this year's edition of the tournament against Chelsea. City enter the clash hungry for a victory to wash out the bitter taste of last year's runner-up finish. If they secure the win, it would mark the eighth FA Cup title in franchise history.

With Chelsea struggling to find their footing during a chaotic campaign that has already seen three different managers take the helm, the club has reportedly opened talks with former Real Madrid legend and current Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at Wembley stadium!

In a winner-take-all matchup, Manchester City are favored to secure their second piece of silverware after already capturing the Carabao Cup against Arsenal. However, City remain fully aware of the high-stakes scenarios at play in this critical showdown against Chelsea.

Manchester City starting XI: James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo; Omar Marmoush, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.

Chelsea starting XI: Robert Sanchez; Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato, Marc Cucurella, Reese James; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro.

Darren England has been appointed to officiate the clash between Chelsea and Manchester City. He will be joined on the field by Tim Wood and Akil Howson, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

• Referee: Darren England
• Assistant Referees: Tim Wood and Akil Howson
• Fourth Official: Sam Barrott
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Steve Meredith
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Peter Bankes
• Assistant VAR (AVAR): Nick Hopton

Chelsea vs Manchester City will get underway at Wembley stadium at 10:00 AM (ET).

Fubo will be one of the options to watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in the USA. Other options are DirecTV Stream, ESPN+, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

Welcome to our live blog of the FA Cup! Chelsea and Manchester City will play at Wembley stadium, with the Blues looking for a win that saves the struggling season, against the Citizens.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!