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.

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.

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,

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.

Coldplay is two albums away from retirement, but they’re staying busy until then. The Music Of The Spheres World Tour was recently named the most-attended tour of all-time, and singer Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium next year.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken on the possibility of Canadian superstar Drake headlining the first-ever Halftime Show at the 2026 World Cup Final. DAILY POST reports that the world football governing body recently announced that it is working with Coldplay’s lead vocalist,