Coldplay debuted a new song, “We Dance,” at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show. Chris Martin led the band on stage at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. They were joined by the PS22 elementary school chorus and Muppets like Miss Piggy, Elmo and Cookie Monster.
The halftime show was curated by Martin and also featured Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS. It was a big, star-filled set.
Not everyone liked it. Oasis singer Liam Gallagher called the show “like a bad trip” and “absolutely insane behavior.” Earlier, The Cure’s Robert Smith posted strong words against the idea of a World Cup halftime show.
