2026 World Cup Final Half-Time Acts
With FIFA aiming to elevate the spectacle of football’s biggest event, the 2026 final promises to be a groundbreaking entertainment experience – Be sure to check out our concerts page to see if any of the potential 2026 World Cup Final Half-Time Acts are bringing their electrifying performances to the UK in 2025!
2026 World Cup Final to Feature First-Ever Super Bowl-Style Half-Time Show
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show, with Coldplay playing a key role in selecting the lineup of artists set to perform.
The 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will culminate in a thrilling final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. While pre-match performances have become a staple at major sporting events like the Champions League final, a dedicated half-time show at a World Cup final is unprecedented.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin and band manager Phil Harvey will help curate the lineup of artists for the 15-minute performance.
I can confirm the first ever half-time show at a Fifa World Cup final in New York New Jersey
This will be a historic moment for the Fifa World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.
Who Could Perform?
If past Super Bowl lineups are anything to go by, FIFA may look to global superstars who have dominated the stage in recent years. The 2024 Super Bowl half-time show was headlined by Kendrick Lamar in New Orleans, drawing a record-breaking audience of 133.5 million in the U.S. alone, surpassing Michael Jackson’s historic 1993 performance.
Previous Super Bowl acts have included Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga—all of whom delivered unforgettable performances. Coldplay, who are directly involved in shaping the World Cup final’s first-ever half-time show, headlined the 2016 Super Bowl alongside Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.
How Will It Work?
The NFL’s Super Bowl half-time shows typically run between 25 to 30 minutes to allow time for elaborate stage setups. However, FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup final’s half-time show will fit within the standard 15-minute break, making staging and logistics a key factor in performance planning.
With Coldplay’s involvement and FIFA aiming to elevate the spectacle of football’s biggest event, the 2026 World Cup final is set to deliver an unforgettable show both on and off the pitch.
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