During his live performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., Robbie Williams copied Cole Palmer’s famous “Cold” celebration. The British pop star did the gesture on stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where the groups for the upcoming tournament were being chosen.
During the fancy ceremony, Williams sang FIFA’s official anthem, “Desire,” with American singer Nicole Scherzinger. Supermodel Heidi Klum and comedian Kevin Hart hosted the event, and The Village People provided more entertainment.
Williams rubbed his arms together in the shivering motion that Chelsea’s playmaker made famous during his set. This move quickly caught the attention of both the audience and social media.
The draw ceremony was a big deal, with heads of state and football officials in attendance. U.S. President Donald Trump, who received a new “Peace Prize” from FIFA, was one of them. The musical performances were entertaining, but the primary focus remained on assigning the 48 qualified teams to their groups for the larger tournament format.
Williams ‘Cold’ celebration can be seen as a sign of the England international’s growing fame. Cole Palmer has become known for this gesture after his breakout performances in the Premier League, where he often pretends to shiver after scoring a goal.
Will Cole Palmer play for England in the World Cup?
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, there is growing concern about Cole Palmer’s availability following a series of fitness issues in late 2025. The Chelsea playmaker has had to miss recent national team call-ups because of a broken toe and a persistent groin injury. This has made it harder for him to fit in with the team before the big tournament.
Palmer’s absence from recent England camps has worried fans, especially since he wasn’t included in an official England calendar for 2026. But people close to the situation have made it clear that this omission was due to bureaucracy and not because of his chances of being chosen.
The Football Association is said to base these kinds of ads on when they can be made, which Palmer missed because he was recovering from an injury.
Even though Palmer has been hurt a lot, he is still an essential part of England’s long-term plans. If he can stay healthy until the summer of 2026, he is expected to play a big part. The midfielder’s main goal right now is to manage his workload so that he doesn’t get any long-term problems that could keep him from playing in the finals.