FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday that the men’s 2026 World Cup final will include a first-ever halftime show.
In an Instagram post, Infantino wrote, “Can confirm the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen.”
“This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world,” he added.
Infantino also noted that he held discussions about “how FIFA will take over Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, during both the bronze final match and final.”
“These will be two incredible matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in the historic Times Square in New York City,” he stated.
The 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will include 104 matches instead of the previous 64, with an additional knockout round.
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, home to the NFL teams New York Giants and New York Jets, will host the final.
FIFA will collaborate with the international education and advocacy organization Global Citizen and the British band Coldplay for the halftime show.
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