Coldplay Delivers Surprise Performance Of “A Sky Full of Stars” During Chris Martin-Curated FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Coldplay Delivers Surprise Performance Of “A Sky Full of Stars” During Chris Martin-Curated FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

At the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 13), Coldplay made a surprise appearance during the halftime show, which also featured performances by J Balvin, Tems, Doja Cat, and Emmanuel Kelly. The 15-minute set, presented by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay…

At the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 13), Coldplay made a surprise appearance during the halftime show, which also featured performances by J Balvin, Tems, Doja Cat, and Emmanuel Kelly. The 15-minute set, presented by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, opened with J Balvin’s “Mi Gente,” followed by Tems performing “Love Me JeJe,” and Balvin returning for “Reggaeton.” Doja Cat performed “Woman” before Coldplay closed the show, with Chris Martin and Emmanuel Kelly duetting “A Sky Full of Stars.” The performance aimed to raise $100 million for global education access, and took place on an innovative stage setup in the upper level of the stadium. “By building our platform high in the stands, we ensured that the newly installed natural grass remains untouched while delivering an unforgettable show that is designed to be time-efficient and visually stunning,” said Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen. (Rolling Stone)

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