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Justin Bieber Set to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a headline performer for the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup Final history.
FIFA announced the addition of the Canadian pop star on July 8. Bieber will take the stage on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, joining an international lineup that includes Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
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The halftime show marks a historic shift for the tournament. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay are also set to perform. The production is being developed by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin serving as curator.
FIFA said the event will focus on entertainment and impact. Proceeds from the event will contribute to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a program dedicated to education and youth football initiatives for children worldwide. More than half of the campaign’s USD 100 million target has already been collected. FIFA said $1 from each ticket sold for World Cup 2026 matches will go to the fund.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called education “one of the world’s most important priorities” and said the halftime performance will be used to promote unity and social opportunity on a global stage.
Bieber also underscored the charitable mission. He noted his gratitude to be part of a project focused on educational access for children.
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The program will further emphasize youth and learning through appearances by characters from “Sesame Street” and “The Muppets.” Their inclusion aligns with the broader goals of FIFA’s Unite for Education campaign which seeks to leverage the tournament’s reach to advance youth empowerment and community development.
With artists spanning multiple genres, generations, and regions, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show is positioned to be among the most ambitious entertainment productions in the tournament’s history, pairing sport with music and philanthropy before a global audience.