New York. FIFA announced this Wednesday that Canadian singer Justin Bieber will be part of the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where he will share the stage with Shakira, Madonna, and the South Korean group BTS in an unprecedented event for the tournament.
The presentation will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, during the championship final, in a show of approximately 11 minutes organized by FIFA and the Global Citizen platform.
The show will also feature the participation of Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Nigerian star Burna Boy, the British band Coldplay, the PS22 chorus, and Sesame Street characters, including Kermit and Miss Piggy, who will reinforce the event’s educational message.
It will be the first time that a World Cup final includes a halftime show in the style of major American sporting events, which will extend the break beyond the regulation 15 minutes.
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In addition to the artistic component, the show will serve to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that seeks to raise 100 million dollars to expand access to education and soccer for children around the world. As part of the project, one dollar from every ticket sold for World Cup matches will be donated to this fund, which has already exceeded 50 million dollars in fundraising.
“The FIFA World Cup unites the world like nothing else can. I am grateful to be a part of this spectacle, especially because it will help expand access to education for children,” Bieber expressed in a statement.
For his part, FIFA president Gianni Infantino highlighted the importance of the event and its social impact.
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“There is nothing more important than education. We are proud that Justin Bieber is joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline this show in support of the education fund,” stated the leader.
The 2026 World Cup final promises to combine sport, music, and solidarity in a historic ceremony that will bring together some of the most influential figures in the global music industry in front of millions of spectators.
