Burna Boy to Perform at First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is set to make history by performing at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The highly anticipated 11-minute performance will take place on July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

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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 will share the stage with a constellation of global music icons, including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and South Korean pop sensation BTS. This unprecedented event marks a significant shift in the World Cup's entertainment format, mirroring the popular spectacle of the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show. The performance is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and is designed to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

"The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can," stated Justin Bieber, who is co-headlining the show. He expressed gratitude for being part of an event that also contributes to expanding educational access for children globally. Burna Boy echoed this sentiment, calling his participation a "privilege and a responsibility." He added, "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."

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The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. 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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the importance of education, calling it "nothing more than education" in terms of global needs. He highlighted the collaboration with these artists to promote the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund's mission to provide quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. The event aims to leverage football's biggest stage to champion this crucial cause.

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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.