2026 FIFA World Cup Final Featuring Super Bowl-Style Show, Announces Gianni Infantino

At the historic 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, a groundbreaking Super Bowl-style half-time show will be featured, announced world football chief Gianni Infantino on Wednesday. Coldplay band members Chris Martin and Phil Harvey have been enlisted to select the artists who will take the stage, revealed FIFA president Infantino. In an Instagram post, Infantino declared, "I am thrilled to confirm that the upcoming World Cup final in New York/New Jersey will showcase the first-ever half-time show in FIFA history. This special event will mark a momentous occasion for the FIFA World Cup, delivering a spectacular performance worthy of the greatest sporting event in the world."

Infantino revealed the decision following a meeting of FIFA's commercial and media partners in Dallas ahead of the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

No further information about specific details or duration of the half-time show were revealed by Infantino.

The move mirrors the show held during the final of last year's Copa America in Miami, when Colombian star Shakira performed at half-time at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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Infantino added that FIFA also planned to "take over" New York's Times Square on the final weekend of the tournament.

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