Coldplay frontman Chris Martin curates the first-ever halftime show for a FIFA World Cup final, elevating the 2026 tournament’s climax.
The expanded 48-team competition launches on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, promising unprecedented global excitement.
Landmark Announcement
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the initiative in March 2025. “This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world,” Infantino stated on Instagram.
Details on performers and the halftime duration remain under wraps.
Inspired by Recent Precedents
The spectacle mirrors Shakira’s performance during last year’s Copa America final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
FIFA plans further spectacle by taking over New York’s Times Square during the tournament’s final weekend.
