The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, was announced in February 2024 as the venue that will stage the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
And despite a half-time break in football lasting for just 15 minutes, Infantino has said that a “list of artists” will perform during the half-time show at the World Cup final next year.
“I can confirm the first ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York New Jersey,” Infantino posted on Instagram.
“This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.”