Justin Bieber To Join 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show With Madonna, Shakira, and BTS
The Canadian singer brings his talent to the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show’s already stacked musical lineup.
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Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber is set to join the likes of Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show. The event will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can,” Bieber said. “I’m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and even more grateful knowing it’s already helping expand access to education for children around the world.”
This occasion also marks the first time a FIFA World Cup will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show since the competition’s inception in 1930.
The halftime show, which will run for 11 minutes, will be curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who announced the show’s musical lineup in a video posted by Global Citizen. Later announced to join the lineup were singer Burna Boy, LAPhil conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and New York elementary school chorus PS22 Chorus (ft. Coldplay).
The star-studded show will also help support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, “an initiative to expand access to quality education and sports for children worldwide.” So far the initiative has managed to raise over USD 50 million, nearing its goal of raising USD 100 million.
On the halftime show’s impact, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education. We are proud to have Justin Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world.”
In anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, listen to Justin Bieber’s latest album, SWAG II, below:
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber are set to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show. Additional performers include Burna Boy, LA Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and New York’s PS22 Chorus, who will perform alongside Coldplay.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 11-minute performance marks the first Super Bowl-style halftime show in FIFA World Cup history since the tournament began in 1930.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin curated the FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show’s musical lineup. He announced the artist roster in a video posted by Global Citizen, the organization partnering with FIFA on the show’s charitable initiative.
The show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative expanding access to quality education and sports for children worldwide. The fund has raised over USD 50 million so far, approaching its USD 100 million goal.
Justin Bieber’s latest album, “SWAG II,” is his most recent release ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show. He described the show as an opportunity tied to expanding global access to education for children.