Let’s first get this out the way. The World Cup is the biggest sporting even in the world. Period. Anyways, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed interest in bringing global superstar Drake to the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The splashy revelation went down during an appearance on Good Day New York, Rosanna Scotto suggested the possibility of the Toronto rapper headlining the tournament’s halftime show. Referencing Drake’s high-profile performances at events like the Super Bowl, Scotto remarked, “We could have a little bit of a rivalry,” alluding to Kendrick Lamar’s recent show at the big game. Infantino responded positively, saying, “That’s a good idea,” before sharing a memory of Drake’s involvement in the lead-up to the World Cup. “Actually, Drake was with us when we announced the host cities. I must have his number somewhere,” Infantino joked, hinting at ongoing discussions between FIFA and influential figures in the entertainment world.
Drake, previously expressed genuine excitement about the World Cup, particularly due to the diversity of his hometown, which will host the tournament’s opening match on June 12, 2026. “Canada, in general, is an amazing melting pot. But there are so many new and different kinds of cultural experiences in Toronto,” Drake has said, underlining the multicultural energy that will define the event.
Get this, on a recent episode of Earn Your Leisure, podcaster Jamil “Mal” Clay teased the possibility of Drake’s involvement, pointing to the massive global viewership of the World Cup. “I believe the last count was 1.6 billion,” he noted, comparing it to the 123 million viewers for the Super Bowl. “Drake could definitely do something there to rival what Lamar could do at the Super Bowl.”