2026 World Cup Final to Feature First-Ever Halftime Show
FIFA partners with Coldplay to curate a Super Bowl-style performance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show for the first time in the tournament's history.
- The final match will take place on July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.
- Coldplay's Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey will collaborate with FIFA to select the lineup of artists for the halftime show, though Coldplay is not expected to perform.
- The halftime show is being organized in partnership with the advocacy group Global Citizen, known for its focus on social change and global initiatives.
- FIFA is also planning a 'takeover' of New York City's Times Square during the final weekend, coinciding with both the third-place playoff and the final match.
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