FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup final in the United States will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show, breaking tradition.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be called New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, was announced in February 2024 as the location for the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
Although the halftime break in football lasts only 15 minutes, Infantino has stated that a “list of artists” will perform during the halftime show at the World Cup final next year.
“I can confirm the first ever half-time 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 befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.”
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Rap artist Kendrick Lamar headlined this year’s Super Bowl halftime show during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.
Other big names like Usher, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, and The Weeknd have also performed at previous Super Bowl halftime shows, which last up to 30 minutes to allow time to set up and take down the stage on the field.
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Infantino Teases List of Artists for World Cup Halftime Show
FIFA and Infantino have not shared details on whether the World Cup final will have a longer halftime break to accommodate the show. Infantino mentioned that Coldplay will help advise FIFA on producing the halftime show, as well as organizing a Times Square takeover during the final weekend.
“We also spoke about how FIFA will takeover Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, during both the bronze final match and final,” Infantino said.
“These will be two incredible matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in the 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 finalise the list of artists who will perform during the halftime show, as well as at Times Square.”
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