Historic moment in soccer: Artists who could perform at FIFA's first World Cup Halftime Show
FIFA is introducing a historic Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final, marking the first-ever performance of its kind in soccer history
In a groundbreaking move for soccer, FIFA has revealed plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final, marking a historic moment for the sport. This will be the first time in the tournament's history that such an entertainment spectacle will take place, aligning the global football event with the high-profile halftime shows that have become iconic at the Super Bowl.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement, expressing excitement over the inclusion of a musical performance that will make the World Cup final even more memorable.
Who will perform FIFA's World Cup Halftime Show?
FIFA has officially announced plans to feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final, marking a first for the global soccer event.
The announcement was made by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, who shared that a "list of artists" would perform during the halftime show.
"I can confirm the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York/New Jersey," Infantino posted on Instagram. "This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show worthy of the biggest sporting event in the world."
While the performers have yet to be revealed, it’s known that British band Coldplay has been tapped to help organize the show. Infantino confirmed that Chris Martin and Phil Harvey will be involved in creating the event, which will include a "Times Square takeover" throughout the weekend of the World Cup final.
"We also discussed how FIFA will take over Times Square for the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup, during both the bronze final match and the final match," Infantino said. "These will be two incredible games, showcasing some of the best players globally, and what better place to celebrate them than in 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 finalize the list of artists performing at the halftime show, as well as at Times Square," he added.
This move aims to bring the World Cup closer to the Super Bowl, a cultural and commercial phenomenon in recent years. With the World Cup being one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, the 2022 tournament alone garnered 5.4 billion total views. Although it only occurs every four years, FIFA is eager to further capitalize on the event's immense global appeal.