Justin Bieber joins already stacked FIFA World Cup halftime show lineup
Justin Bieber will join the already robust lineup for the first FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, squeezing in among BTS, Shakira and Madonna.
The “Swag” singer will participate in the 11-minute halftime show curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, who are slated to appear during the packed production with the PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed elementary school choir from Staten Island, New York. Burna Boy and Gustavo Dudamel are also among the announced performers.
The show will take place during the July 19 final match at New York New Jersey Stadium (aka MetLife Stadium) – not too far from where Bieber and wife Hailey just dropped $12 million for a condo. According to The Wall Street Journal, the couple has purchased the luxe property formerly owned by real-estate developer Steven Brauser in Manhattan’s West Village.
Bieber’s inclusion in the FIFA Halftime Show – the first in the World Cup tournament’s nearly 100-year history – adds to an overwhelmingly starry lineup given the time constraints.
Shakira, who has been a World Cup ambassador since the mid-2000s, has a chart smash with “Dai Dai,” the official song of the games that features Burna Boy. She also sang the 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka” when the tournament was held in South Africa.
Madonna just released her anticipated “Confessions II” album, while BTS is in the midst of a massive world stadium tour.
Global Citizen will produce the halftime show with an assist from Martin, who helped the organization with the first FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, which took place in 2025 for professional clubs (vs. national teams) at MetLife Stadium.
The July finale will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. So far, more than $50 million has been raised from $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches being donated to the organization.