Coldplay to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

*Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at Allegiant Stadium on June 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)*

Coldplay is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, taking place on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Chris Martin and the band will be joined by the PS22 Chorus, a public elementary school chorus, during the performance.

The halftime show lineup, curated by Chris Martin, also includes Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, among other artists.

In a statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said:

"As the world unites for the most significant football match in history on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, this groundbreaking spectacle, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, will celebrate football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle."

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