25-minute halftime? Coldplay to headline historic FIFA World Cup final act
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
FIFA announced a historic 25-minute halftime break for the 2026 World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Coldplay's Chris Martin will oversee a multi-artist performance, marking a departure from football's traditional 15-minute interval. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the Super Bowl-style entertainment format will feature multiple global artists, building on the successful 2025 Club World Cup final show.
Key Entities
ColdplayChris Martin2026 FIFA World CupMetLife StadiumGianni InfantinoFIFAJuly 19