Soccer rumors were recently confirmed and a bit of soccer news was made when it was announced that the 2026 World Cup will feature a halftime show, similar to the Super Bowl halftime shows that have gained soaring popularity over the last two decades.
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Halftime shows are big news and big business. World Cup organizers have taken notice of their popularity and, for the first time ever, will feature a world-renowned artist to entertain the massive audience that is expected to tune in and watch the festivities.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced after speaking at a World Cup event in Dallas and posted on Instagram the following:
“I can confirm the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen,” Infantino said.
“This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.”
Historic indeed, as the World Cup final has yet to offer a halftime show since its inaugural competition in 1930. The list of possible entertainers is endless, but some names that have been mentioned are Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay, and even Lenny Kravitz, who played at the Champions League final last year.
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022).
- The fastest World Cup goal was scored by Turkey’s Hakan Sukur just 10.89 seconds into the match against South Korea in 2002.
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