In 2024, Drake suffered a loss to Kendrick Lamar in their ongoing battle. The rapper was unexpectedly roundhouse kicked by “Meet the Grahams” and “Not Like Us.”
Lamar continued to dominate in 2025, sweeping the Grammy Awards and electrifying the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Despite releasing his album months prior, it still competes with Drake’s on the Billboard charts.
However, Drake is not ready to concede defeat just yet. In a recent interview on Good Day New York, FIFA President Gianni Infantino hinted at a potential comeback for the 6 God. Host Rosanna Scotto proposed that Infantino should tap Drake to perform at the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show, suggesting a possible opportunity for Drake to regain momentum in the ongoing rivalry.
“I have a great idea for you for the Halftime,” she stated. “Drake… Kendrick Lamar dissed him at the Superbowl.” Infantino was not only intrigued by the idea, but noted that he already has a relationship with the 6 God. “Drake was with us when we announced the host cities.”
The FIFA President liked the idea of stoking rivalry flames, and assured the host he’d reach out to Drizzy. “That’s a good idea,” he asserted. “I should have his number somewhere.”
Drake has been rumored to perform at the World Cup Halftime Show since February 2024. The rapper being involved with the aforementioned announcement did a lot to boost these rumors.
He praised FIFA’s decision to come to Canada, in particular. “Canada as a whole, we have an incredible melting pot,” Drizzy explained. “In Toronto, there are just so many different cultural experiences. So when the world comes, it’s going to be beautiful.” The rumors have not led to any concrete plans being made, however.
The only people Infantino has tapped to work on the Halftime Show thus far is Chris Martin and Phil Harvey of the band Coldplay.
The duo are tasked with curating the Halftime Show, which will take place in New Jersey. “I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen,” Infantino said during a press conference. “This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.”
Drake is a strong choice, and is already named FIFA Ambassador for Canada. Contrary to what fans like Mal and DJ Akademiks have claimed, though, nothing is set in stone.
