FIFA has big plans for the World Cup final in 2026, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. One of the highlights will be a 'takeover' of Times Square for the final weekend of the tournament, which will include both the final match and the third place game at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
"There will be two amazing matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in historic Times Square in New York City," expressed Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, during his announcement in Dallas. Despite concerns about possible trade tensions between the host countries due to the imposition of tariffs by the United States, the so-called 'biggest World Cup in history' is confirmed.
One aspect that has generated great anticipation is the revelation of plans for a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the World Cup final in 2026. Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, is collaborating with FIFA on the production of this show, which promises to be one of the tournament's standout moments.
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be the venue for the final on July 19, 2026. Gianni Infantino has announced that this halftime show will be held in collaboration with Global Citizen and is expected to be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup. Although Coldplay's presence in the performance has not been confirmed, it has been indicated that both Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey will be key in recruiting other artists for the show.
In his announcements, the FIFA president did not mention whether the halftime show would require extending the usual 15-minute break between halves. With all these surprises and exciting plans, the World Cup final in 2026 promises to be an unforgettable event for both football fans and lovers of world-class entertainment.
