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2026 World Cup Final to Feature Halftime Show by Coldplay

4/17/2026

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show for the first time.
The show is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, with Infantino hinting artists but not naming them.
The event will take place July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
FIFA plans to take over Times Square for the final weekend to display matches on large screens.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show for the first time.
The show is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, with Infantino hinting artists but not naming them.
The event will take place July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
FIFA plans to take over Times Square for the final weekend to display matches on large screens.