Justin Bieber to Co-headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Global music superstars Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are set to co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show. The landmark event, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, marks the first-ever halftime show for a FIFA World Cup Final. The performance aims to be a grand celebration at the intersection of sport, music, and global impact.

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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.

Adding to the star-studded lineup, Nigerian artist Burna Boy, known for his hit 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, will perform during the 11-minute broadcast. The event will also feature internationally acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, leading the New York Philharmonic, and the Webby Award-winning PS 22 Chorus, with Coldplay's Chris Martin curating the spectacle. This collaboration seeks to convey a powerful message of unity and hope to a global audience.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the event's educational mission. "When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education," he stated. The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to improve access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. Over $50 million has already been raised, with $1 from every World Cup ticket sale contributing to the fund.

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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.

Justin Bieber expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "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 added, "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." The event promises a legacy that transcends the final whistle, celebrating football, music, and shared values.

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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.