For the first time ever, the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will have a high-profile halftime show similar to those at the Super Bowl, and the well-known British band Coldplay has been instrumental in assembling an exciting lineup of performers for the event.
The last game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled for July 19, 2026. One of the World Cup locations in the United States, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will host this momentous occasion.
A halftime spectacle during a World Cup final is a novel concept in sports, although pregame performances have been a mainstay at important events like the UEFA Champions Leaguefinal.
NFL halftime breaks typically last 15 minutes, but during the Super Bowl, they are extended to almost 30 minutes to allow for extravagant staging and performances.
On Instagram, FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared, “I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey,” announcing that a similar halftime show would be featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This will mark a significant milestone for the FIFA World Cup and a performance worthy of the world’s largest athletic event.
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Coldplay’s lead vocalist Chris Martin and band manager Phil Harvey will help create an outstanding lineup of performers for the 15-minute halftime show, Infantino stressed.
A variety of well-known performers, such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, have performed at the Super Bowl halftime in recent years, each creating memorable moments that have come to represent the game.
With their 2016 Super Bowl halftime performance headline, Coldplay brings a wealth of experience to this endeavor and sets the foundation for what is sure to be an incredible musical spectacle during the World Cup final.
It should be noted that American rapper Kendrick Lamar broke the previous record set by Michael Jackson in 1993 when he performed at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans, drawing an incredible 133.5 million viewers nationwide.
