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World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay

The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl tradition, with artists set to be chosen by Coldplay

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be ‘Americanised’ with Super Bowl-style half-time show

Chris Martin of Coldplay will assist FIFA in planning the half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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Gianni Infantino confirms that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a half-time show

Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a half-time show.

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The 2026 Trade War World Cup captures our new nativist world order

The Trump administration’s tariffs have sparked tension with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. That’s bad news for a tournament that is supposed to unite nations

The Guardian - US

World Cup final 2026 in the US will feature Super Bowl-inspired half-time show

The announcement is another Infantino-led revamp of football’s showpiece event, which will expand to include 48 teams in 2026

The Independent UK

FIFA announce half-time show for 2026 World Cup final as Gianni Infantino reveals Coldplay involvement

Super Bowl-style show planned for the World Cup for the first time

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The Donald Trump World Cup? Why the United States president is set to overshadow the 2026 tournament

Donald Trump will be in office as the 2026 World Cup heads to North America - and could the president get in the way of the tournament?

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Fifa’s Gianni Infantino defends ‘crucial’ relationship with Donald Trump

Gianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the US president is crucial to the success of the 2026 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

A positive step – FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup award

The Middle East kingdom will host the 2034 finals.

The Independent UK

More than just a game: How sports are reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions

Canada emerged victorious in the 4 Nations Face-off hockey tournament on Feb. 20, but the event was overshadowed by growing political tensions between Canada and the United States.

The Conversation

Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

The club’s chief executive Serhii Palkin says ‘Fifa’s door is always closed for us’ days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The Guardian - UK

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.

AAP

Why does Trump have the World Cup trophy in the Oval Office - and is it real?

The US President can be seen at his desk with the iconic trophy in the background ahead of next year’s tournament, with the USA co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico

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Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA announces hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, raising concerns over human rights issues in Saudi Arabia's bid.

The Guardian - UK

A vote without a vote: the Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain

The shamelessness of Fifa’s process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense

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Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

Morocco, Portugal and Spain were rubberstamped as principal co-hosts of the 2030 tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the 2034 FIFA World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia.

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