Pollstar (03/06/25) Areliz, Oscar
Coldplay is working with FIFA to curate a Super Bowl-caliber halftime show for the next World Cup's final match, which will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA President Gianni Infantino says having such a musical spectacle "will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world." Infantino went on to reference a "takeover" of Manhattan's Times Square during the final weekend that will feature additional live performances. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set for July 19 and will be the first to take place on American soil since 1994. While Canada and Mexico are co-hosting the tournament, 11 of the 16 stadiums that will be putting on the matches are in the United States.
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