The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first-ever time in 2026. Find out who could take to the stage, including Drake, Calvin Harris, and more.

FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino recently announced on Instagram. Why it matters: This will be the first for the major tournament final. It also reflects increased commercialization across sports,

With the sports organization set to introduce its inaugural halftime show in 2026, fans have recommended several entertainers. Atop the list is Drake for a myriad of reasons. Yesterday (March 6), FIFA President Gianni Infantino jokingly entertained adding Drake’s name to the shortlist of featured acts during an appearance on Good Day New York.

Gianni Infantino seems to be entertaining the idea of Drake performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA President sat down with Good Day New York, where host Rosanna Scotto asked about Drake playing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show.

It was announced by Gianni Infantino through his social networks. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting the tournament.

FIFA, world football's governing body, announced in September that the final in 2026 will include a halftime show for the first time.

Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the next World Cup final.

Infantino announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, would feature a halftime musical show inspired by the Super Bowl. The idea, suggested by Good Day New York host Rosanna Scotto,

While Kendrick Lamar recently achieved a major mainstream accomplishment in the form of his Super Bowl LIX halftime show, Drake could end up performing a halftime show of his own that would likely trounce K-Dot’s record-breaking viewership numbers.

For hip-hop fans experiencing their first rap beef between two undeniable titans, they might not know how these things end. In reality, win or lose, they usually don’t. At best, it becomes a constant battle of one-upmanship.