Thu Mar 06 12:50:00 UTC 2025: ## World Cup Final to Feature First-Ever Halftime Show, Curated by Coldplay
**NEW YORK, NJ** – For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup final will include a halftime show, mirroring the spectacle of the Super Bowl. The groundbreaking event will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, during the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey will assist in selecting the artists for the 15-minute performance. Infantino hailed the event as a “historic moment” and a “show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.” While pre-match entertainment is common in major sporting events like the Champions League final, a halftime show at the World Cup final is unprecedented.
The decision draws inspiration from the hugely popular Super Bowl halftime shows, which typically run between 25 and 30 minutes to accommodate elaborate stage setups. This year’s Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Kendrick Lamar, drew a record-breaking 133.5 million viewers in the US, surpassing Michael Jackson’s long-standing record. Past Super Bowl performers include Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Coldplay themselves in 2016.
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