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

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

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.

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,

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.

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.

Kendrick Lamar put his feud with Drake on full display at Super Bowl LIX. Per FIFA's president, a potential counterpunch could arrive at the World Cup final.