Coldplay Debuts New Song 'We Dance' at World Cup Halftime Show
The band closed the event with the new track, which featured The Muppets and a children's choir.
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Coldplay premiered a new song during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, according to Billboard. The band closed the 11-minute live music medley with the original track "We Dance," which was written specifically for the event.
The performance took place on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., during the Spain vs. Argentina match.
Who else performed during the show?
Coldplay's Chris Martin, who curated the halftime event, led the performance of "We Dance" surrounded by the PS22 Chorus, a children's choir. The number also included special appearances from The Muppets and singer Emmanuel Kelly. Fellow headliners Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, who performed earlier in the medley, joined in for the finale.
The event, officially titled the FIFA World Cup 2026 Topps Final Halftime Show, featured more than 350 performers. It was created through a partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, with production by Global Citizen, Live Nation, and Done + Dusted. The show promoted the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which has raised over $60 million for children's education worldwide.
A large screen display during the performance directed the audience to believeinlove.org, a new Global Citizen initiative launched the same day to encourage acts of love aimed at defeating poverty and defending the planet. The full halftime show was uploaded to YouTube by FOX following its network broadcast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the name of the official World Cup song performed?
Shakira performed the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy during the halftime show, just before Coldplay's closing number.
Where can I watch the full halftime show?
The full 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show was uploaded to YouTube by FOX after the network's live broadcast of the event.
What was the purpose of the halftime show partnership?
The show was a partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, produced to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which raises money to improve access to football and education for children worldwide.
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