Global music icons Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira are set to share one stage for the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup final history.
The landmark performance will headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, marking the first time FIFA has introduced a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle during the world’s biggest football match.
Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber joins a star-studded lineup that already includes pop legend Madonna, Latin music queen Shakira, and K-pop supergroup BTS, bringing together four of the world’s biggest musical acts for an unforgettable 11-minute performance.
The show is being creatively directed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and will also feature performances by Nigerian Grammy-winning star Burna Boy, world-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, New York’s PS22 Children’s Chorus, as well as appearances by beloved Sesame Street and The Muppets characters.
FIFA expects the final and its halftime spectacle to attract an audience of around two billion viewers worldwide across television and digital streaming platforms.
Beyond entertainment, the show will also support a global cause. FIFA plans to use the event to help raise 100 million dollars for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to education and football opportunities for underprivileged children around the world.
With football, music and philanthropy sharing the spotlight, the 2026 World Cup final is shaping up to be more than a battle for the trophy; it promises to be one of the biggest entertainment moments in sporting history.
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