FIFA Unveils 7-Act World Cup Final Halftime Show Led by Bieber, Shakira and BTS
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 8
FIFA Unveils 7-Act World Cup Final Halftime Show Led by Bieber, Shakira and BTS
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 8
Summary
July 19’s 11-minute World Cup final halftime show will feature Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus, FIFA said Wednesday.
Chris Martin curated the performance and will join Coldplay with the Staten Island elementary-school choir, while the show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The announcement expands on earlier billing for the inaugural World Cup final halftime show, which FIFA and Global Citizen are using to give the tournament a Super Bowl-style entertainment centerpiece.
On the field, 8 teams remain before Thursday’s quarterfinals, with France and Argentina on opposite sides of the bracket and still able to meet again in the final.
How will pop, K-pop, and Afrobeats icons share a single 11-minute stage for the World Cup's first-ever halftime show?
With a $1 billion goal, how will the World Cup's new education fund ensure its money actually reaches children in need?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show Sets New Benchmark: Global Superstars and $100 Million Education Fund
Overview
FIFA has announced that Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, set for July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium. This historic event, produced by Live Nation and Done + Dusted, will feature global stars like Coldplay, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and more. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the show aims to unite top artists from around the world, blending music and sport in a groundbreaking spectacle. The event highlights FIFA’s commitment to celebrating global unity and creating a memorable experience for billions of fans.