Coldplay lead Chris Martin and manager Phil Harvey would be involved in booking other artists. It’s unclear whether the show will require extending halftime beyond the usual 15 minutes.

According to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Martin and Phil Harvey — who have worked together as a part of Coldplay — are helping find artists to perform the first World Cup halftime show in 2026. In a post on Instagram, Infantino confirmed Martin and Harvey's involvement.

FIFA is preparing for the '26 World Cup, and they're taking a page from the NFL's handbook! The soccer body tapped Coldplay's Chris Martin to find halftime performers -- much like the National Football League does with Jay-Z!

Coldplay’s Chris Martin to help Fifa plan World Cup final half-time show - The Super Bowl-style event will be the first in the competition’s history.

Chris Martin from popular British rock band Coldplay will be closely involved in the organization of next year's FIFA World Cup. The 2026 soccer championship is set to take place June 11 to July

World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium will be the first in the competition's history to include a half time show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced. Coldplay's Chris Martin will help FIFA "finalize the list of artists" who will perform on July 19,

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 is taking a page out of the NFL’s book by adding a half-time show to the upcoming World Cup final. View on euronews