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FIFA Confirms First World Cup Final Halftime Show Curated by Chris Martin

The plan signals a shift toward a Super Bowl-style spectacle for football’s biggest game.

Overview

  • FIFA said the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium will include the tournament’s first halftime show on July 19 with multiple artists.
  • Coldplay frontman Chris Martin will curate the performance, with reporting that manager Phil Harvey and Global Citizen are producing.
  • The lineup remains under wraps, and FIFA has not released staging or broadcast details.
  • Football rarely features music during the 15-minute break, and a 2017 DFB Cup show drew loud boos from fans.
  • The expanded World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and FIFA is pitching the final as a global entertainment showcase.