“Good idea.” FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the potential invitation of rapper Drake to perform at the 2026 World Cup final
FIFA is increasingly aiming to integrate its football tournaments into the entertainment sphere. To this end, it has been decided to hold a halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final, similar to the NFL Super Bowl halftime show. Now, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated in an interview with FOX that rapper Drake may headline the inaugural show.
This move can be seen as a nod to the 2025 Super Bowl, where Kendrick Lamar, long known for his rivalry with Drake, performed during halftime.
“So we can create a bit of a rivalry. It’s a good idea. Actually, Drake was with us when we announced the host cities of the World Cup. I still have his number somewhere,” Infantino said.
Although there has been no official confirmation of negotiations with Drake, this has sparked significant interest among fans. A potential rap battle could attract even more viewers to the World Cup final.
It should be noted that the 2022 World Cup final was watched by an average of 571 million people worldwide, while the 2025 Super Bowl final had an average viewership of 127.7 million in the United States.
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
