FIFA Unveils Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show for 2026 World Cup Final: Coldplay to Produce Spectacular Performance

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Final is set to be a historic event, with a Super Bowl-style halftime show announced by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a convention for the 2026 World Cup's commercial and media partners in Dallas. The halftime show will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the final on July 19, 2026. The Coldplay manager Phil Harvey and lead singer Chris Martin will produce the show, which will feature a "list of artists" performing on the field during the break. While Coldplay will not perform themselves, the duo will put together the list of artists who will take part in the show. The announcement comes as part of FIFA's plans to take over Times Square for the final weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during both the bronze final match and final. This will be a unique opportunity for fans to experience the world's biggest sporting event in a new and exciting way. The introduction of a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Final is a bold move by FIFA and one that is sure to add to the excitement and spectacle of the event. With a list of artists yet to be announced, fans can look forward to an unforgettable performance that will be remembered for years to come. The halftime show will likely be an extension of the standard 15-minute break in soccer, possibly increasing it to 30 minutes to match the performance time during the Super Bowl. This would mean a 17-minute extension over the standard halftime break, adding to the excitement and spectacle of the event. Overall, the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Final is shaping up to be a truly historic and unforgettable event, with the addition of a Super Bowl-style halftime show and FIFA's plans to take over Times Square for the final weekend of the tournament. Fans can look forward to an exciting and memorable experience that will be talked about for years to come.