FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that the 2026 World Cup final will have its first ever half-time show.
The expanded 48-team World Cup which will be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, will commence from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The showpiece will have a total of 104 matches instead of the previous 64 games, including an additional knockout round.
The final will also be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, home of NFL teams New York Giants and New York Jets.
“I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen,” Infantino said on Instagram.
FIFA will be working with international education and advocacy organisation, Global Citizen, as well as British band Coldplay for the half-time show.
