Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber has joined the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show lineup alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS, backing a $100M education fund.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is about to make history for reasons that go beyond football. For the first time ever, a World Cup final will include a full-scale halftime show, and the lineup just got a lot bigger. Justin Bieber has signed on to co-headline, joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS on one stage.
When and Where Is the Halftime Show Happening?
The performance takes place on July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium, right in the middle of the World Cup final itself. FIFA and Global Citizen jointly confirmed Bieber’s addition to the lineup this week, calling it a landmark moment for a tournament that has never staged anything like this before.
Who’s Actually Performing
Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as co-headliners, but the list doesn’t stop there. Nigerian star Burna Boy, celebrated Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, and Coldplay are all part of the show as well. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is curating the entire performance, and somehow all of it has to fit into just 11 minutes.
The Real Goal: $100 Million for Children’s Education
This halftime show isn’t just entertainment. It’s built around raising money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is targeting $100 million to expand education and football access for children worldwide. More than $50 million has already come in, and FIFA is adding to that total with $1 from every single World Cup 2026 ticket sold going straight into the fund.
What FIFA and the Artists Are Saying
FIFA president Gianni Infantino framed the whole event around that mission. “When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education,” he said, adding that FIFA is proud to have Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to support the education fund and expand opportunities for children everywhere.
Bieber echoed that sentiment in his own statement: “The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. 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.”
Burna Boy, who’ll be representing Africa on the stage, called it both an honor and a responsibility. “The World Cup is one of the few events that brings the whole world together,” he said, adding that being part of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show carries real weight for him.
A Show Built for Kids, Too
Sesame Street and Muppets characters are also set to appear during the performance — a deliberate choice, since FIFA wants the message about education to land with younger viewers watching around the world, not just adults tuning in for the football.
The broader push around education runs through the tournament itself. Players have been wearing “Unite for Education” sleeve patches during the round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals, part of a wider campaign to keep the cause visible well beyond the final whistle.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show?
It will take place on July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium, during the World Cup final.
Who is performing at the World Cup 2026 halftime show?
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are co-headlining, with Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, and Coldplay also performing.
Who is curating the halftime show?
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the 11-minute performance.
What cause does the halftime show support?
It supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children’s education and football access worldwide.
How much money has the fund raised so far?
Over $50 million has been raised so far, with $1 from every World Cup 2026 ticket sold also going to the fund.
Conclusion
Four of pop’s biggest names sharing one stage for 11 minutes, with $100 million riding on it for children’s education — FIFA has never attempted anything like this at a World Cup final before. Whatever happens on the pitch on July 19, the halftime show alone has already made this final one to watch.
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