World Cup final half-time show: Who is preforming and why it's making history

EntertainmentWorld Cup 2026Six acts will perform during the 11 minute performance11:32, 19 Jul 2026The World Cup final has always been one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, but Sunday's match between Spain and Argentina will be different from any that has come before.‌Spain reached the final after beating France 2-0 in the last four, while Argentina edged past England 2-1 to book their place at New York New Jersey Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 19 July at 3pm local time which is 8pm here in the UK. As well as deciding who will lift football's biggest prize, the final will also feature the first official World Cup half-time show.‌The idea has been introduced by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has looked to bring a touch of the Super Bowl to football's biggest sta