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2026 World Cup Final to Feature First-Ever Halftime Show

FIFA confirms Coldplay's Chris Martin will help curate a historic halftime performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Coldplay will help choose the artists and produce the performance in the 2026 final.

Overview

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will include a halftime show for the first time in the tournament's history, breaking with tradition.
  • Coldplay's Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey will work with FIFA to finalize the lineup of artists for the performance.
  • The halftime show will take place at MetLife Stadium, renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event, on July 19, 2026.
  • Details about the duration of the halftime show remain unclear, with speculation about whether FIFA will extend the usual 15-minute break.
  • FIFA is also planning a Times Square event in New York City during the final weekend, featuring live performances and fan celebrations.