The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with Coldplay helping to pick a “list of artists” to perform.
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2026 World Cup final will have a Super Bowl-style halftime show
The tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will feature the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that a “list of artists” will perform during the halftime show.
Infantino added that he sought help from Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, and band manager, Phil Harvey, to establish a lineup of artists to perform in the 15-minute break.
“I can confirm the first ever half-time show at a Fifa World Cup final in New York New Jersey,” Infantino wrote on Instagram.
“This will be a historic moment for the Fifa World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.”
First-time ever in FIFA World Cup history
American rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined this year’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans during The clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs took place in New Orleans.
Lamar’s performance drew a record audience of 133.5 million across the United States, surpassing the long-standing record set by Michael Jackson in 1993.
Coldplay also performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2016.
The Super Bowl halftime show typically lasts up to 30 minutes due to the time required to set up and dismantle the stage on the field.
“We also spoke about how FIFA will takeover Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, during both the bronze final match and final,” Infantino said.
“These will be two incredible matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in the historic Times Square in New York City.”
“I also want to thank Chris Martin and Phil Harvey of Coldplay, who will be working with us at FIFA to finalise the list of artists who will perform during the halftime show, as well as at Times Square.”
