Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

July 8, 2026

Justin Bieber has been added to the lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final's inaugural Super Bowl-style halftime show taking place in New York on July 19th. He will share the stage with major international artists including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay, and others during an 11-minute performance curated by Chris Martin. The show aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million for children's education globally.

Who is affected

Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus, Coldplay, Sesame Street muppets (performers)
Chris Martin (curator)
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and children worldwide (beneficiaries)
The eight remaining World Cup teams: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland
Players Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane

What action is being taken

The quarter finals are resuming on Thursday
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund initiative is working to raise $100 million for children worldwide
Shakira and Burna Boy's song "Dai Dai" is dominating music charts and being played at matches

Why it matters

This represents the FIFA World Cup's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show, marking a significant shift in how the tournament is presented. The event brings together global superstars from different musical genres and regions to support children's education worldwide through fundraising. The performance also symbolizes how the World Cup unites people internationally through both sports and entertainment.

What's next

France meets Morocco in Boston on Thursday (quarter finals)
Spain and Belgium face off in Los Angeles on Friday
Norway and England meet in Miami on Saturday
Argentina plays Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday
The halftime show will take place on July 19th during the World Cup final in New York

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