Justin Bieber Added To FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup

The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is adding yet another superstar to its lineup. FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Justin Bieber is joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS as co-headliner of the highly anticipated halftime show taking place July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can,” Justin Bieber said in a statement. “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.”

The 11-minute halftime show, curated by Chris Martin and expected to be the most-watched in history, also includes Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and PS22 Chorus, a choir of 4th- and 5th-graders from a Staten Island elementary school, featuring Coldplay.

“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together,” Burna Boy said. “To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture, but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world.”

Global Citizen is producing the show in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted and aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the globe. The initiative has already raised over $50 million, and momentum continues to build with $1 from every ticket sold to this year’s World Cup donated throughout the tournament.

“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,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS 22 Chorus ft. Coldplay will also join and play a key role in conveying a powerful message of unity and hope to billions of people worldwide. As the world unites for the most significant football match in history on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, this groundbreaking spectacle, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, will celebrate football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle.”

Sesame Street and the Muppets will also be present for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show to reinforce the purpose of the show of ensuring children have access to quality education.

“This is the single largest gathering of artists united for a cause since Live Aid, and it could well be the most-watched 11 minutes of broadcast music performance in history. This is a moment that will bring the world together through music, hope, and action,” said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO, Global Citizen. “These extraordinary artists, representing every corner of the globe, are coming together to help create opportunities for children everywhere through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Together, we are calling on world leaders, specifically President Macron and Prime Minister Sánchez, to seize this moment of global unity by contributing to the Education Fund and ensuring this World Cup sets a new benchmark for lasting impact.”