Coldplay Working Fifa

Coldplay working with FIFA to produce first-ever World Cup final halftime show for 2026

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

NBC News - 19h

2026 FIFA World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style halftime show: Gianni Infantino says Coldplay to help plan

The first-ever halftime show is being put together in conjunction with Global Citizen

CBS Sports - 23h

Coldplay to pick first World Cup final half-time acts

Coldplay will work alongside Fifa to decide a "set of artists" to perform a half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.

BBC News - 1d

2026 World Cup final will feature Coldplay-produced halftime show

The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Coldplay to plan '26 World Cup final halftime show

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.

ESPN - 16h

Ex-FIFA head Blatter on verdict: 'Witch hunt'

Sepp Blatter, the former head of football's global governing body FIFA, is looking forward to clearing his name at a new court hearing into allegations he made corrupt payments to French ...

ESPN - Feb. 25

FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028

FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.

ESPN - 16h

FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams

Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.

The New York Times - 1h

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

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino confirms event ‘This will be a historic moment for the World Cup’ The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists ...

The Guardian - 23h

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

Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palkin, has accused Fifa of failing to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban

The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Lise Klaveness: ‘If Fifa followed their own reforms, it would be very good. But they didn’t’

The first female president of Norway’s FA will soon have a seat on Uefa’s ExCo, but she has no intention of being any less disruptive to football’s governing bodies. Lise Klaveness cut a lonely ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

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

Fifa president focused on success of 2026 World Cup Defends decision to give 2034 event to Saudi Arabia Gianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Fifa’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond 2026

Tournament has backing but more preparation needed Four-team mini-tournament could take place in 2026 Fifa’s new 16-team Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond its previously proposed ...

The Guardian - 3d

Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case

Ex-Fifa head Sepp Blatter and French football great Michel Platini were cleared in 2022, but prosecutors appealed.

BBC News - 2d

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

BBC News - 21h

Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup

A quarter of prize money will go to clubs not taking part Winners may take home as much as $100m in summer Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World ...

The Guardian - 18h

How do tariffs work?

President Trump has followed through on his threat to place tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and he's increased the tariffs already in place against China. CBS News business analyst Jill ...

CBS News - 1d

Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment

Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are back in a Swiss court as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges opened

ABC News - 3d

Former Gabon youth coach banned for life by Fifa over sexual abuse of players

Patrick Assoumou Eyi found guilty by Fifa over acts Eyi banned for life and fined 1m Swiss francs Fifa has banned the former Gabon youth-team coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi, known as “Capello”, for ...

The Guardian - 23h

FIFA to postpone first Women's Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women's Champions Cup beginning in 2026

A FIFA council has approved new competitions and format for club teams in the future

CBS Sports - 18h

Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup

Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the world Club World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028 A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring ...

The Guardian - 18h

FIFA could consider World Cup expansion to 64 teams in 2030, per report

If FIFA were to adopt the proposal for temporary expansion, the men's World Cup would double in size from 2022 to 2030.

Yahoo Sports - 42m

The international mini-contest format worked for hockey. Could it work for the NBA or MLB?

The NHL scored big by going global to fight midseason doldrums, leaving North America's other major pro sports leagues to ponder what they could do to re-energize their dreary all-star breaks.

NBC News - 6d

Pope in critical condition but ‘resumed work’

Pope Francis' resumes work but he is still in critical condition according to the Vatican. Fears have been growing about the pontiff’s condition after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14, ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...

Wired - Feb. 19

Is Standing at Work All Day an Occupational Hazard?

A recent report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health details numerous negative effects from being on your feet for long periods, including low back pain, fatigue, muscle ...

Inc. - Feb. 20

Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work

Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiaries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned'

Is there reason to be concerned by the Lionesses' form or is there enough to suggest England are on the right path?

BBC News - Feb. 22

The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - Feb. 23

Sources: QB Sanders won't work out at combine

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will not work out at the scouting combine in Indianapolis this week, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Will the working-class GOP really cut health insurance?

Budget chicanery begets more budget chicanery. About this time in 2010, Democrats were trying every procedural and accounting trick they could conjure to push ObamaCare through a restive Congress. ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Will a ‘user fee’ on US Treasuries actually work?

Taking another look at the mooted Mar-a-Lago Accord

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Moving fast and breaking things doesn't work in government

Breaking a social media company is not like dismantling the infrastructure, social programs or oversight mechanisms of one of the largest and most powerful countries in the world.

The Hill - Feb. 25

Pass rusher Carter won't work out at combine

Penn State defensive end/outside linebacker Abdul Carter will not work out at the NFL's scouting combine this week because of a shoulder injury.

ESPN - Feb. 25

DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 25

5 Powerful Ways to Create an Inspiring Work Culture

To retain top talent and remain competitive, follow these strategies for building a modern work culture.

Inc. - Feb. 25

I can't accept Nunez's work-rate - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Liverpool's Slot 'can't accept' Nunez's work rate

Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

ESPN - Feb. 26

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