FIFA World Cup Final to Feature First-Ever All-Star Halftime Show Curated by Coldplay
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in New Jersey will include a halftime performance featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS, organized by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls it a groundbreaking spectacle.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. For the first time, the match will be accompanied by an all-star halftime show modeled after the Super Bowl. Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin has been named the curator of the performance, which is set to include Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and the K-pop group BTS.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described the show as a "groundbreaking spectacle" that will "celebrate football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle." The event is scheduled to begin shortly after the halftime break, which follows the kickoff at 3 p.m. ET.
The Cure’s official Instagram account posted a brief comment from frontman Robert Smith, expressing frustration with the spectacle. Smith, a longtime supporter of Queens Park Rangers, posted a terse reaction that referenced the recent semifinal loss of England to Argentina.