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World Cup 2026: From Madonna and Shakira to Coldplay and Justin Bieber, all the artists for the final's halftime show
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World Cup 2026: From Madonna and Shakira to Coldplay and Justin Bieber, all the artists for the final's halftime show

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay, and Gustavo Dudamel are set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show.
  • The event, themed "Football, Music, and Social Impact," will take place on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
  • The halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, aims to promote unity and hope, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Fund for education and football access.

The halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final promises a star-studded lineup, featuring global music icons Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as headliners. The event, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, is billed as the first-ever halftime show for a World Cup Final.

Joining the main acts will be Nigerian artist Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the PS22 Chorus, and the band Coldplay. Their performances are intended to convey a powerful message of unity and hope to a worldwide audience.

Football, music, and social impact will unite in the first halftime show of the World Cup Final.

— Official StatementDescribing the theme and significance of the halftime show.

"Football, music, and social impact will unite in the first halftime show of the World Cup Final," stated an official release. The show is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, who revealed the lineup in a video, emphasizing its focus on unity and inclusivity.

Beyond the entertainment, the halftime show has a significant social mission. It will support the FIFA Global Citizen Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children globally. Over $50 million has already been raised through various contributions, including $1 from each ticket sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.

"The FIFA World Cup unites the world like no other event," said Justin Bieber. "I am grateful to be part of this halftime show, and even more grateful to know that it is already contributing to expanding access to education for children around the world."

The FIFA World Cup unites the world like no other event. I am grateful to be part of this halftime show, and even more grateful to know that it is already contributing to expanding access to education for children around the world.

— Justin BieberExpressing his gratitude for participating in the event and its charitable cause.

Burna Boy added, "Representing Africa in the first halftime show is a privilege and a responsibility that I take very seriously. I am honored to be a part of it."

Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will also participate, bringing their legacy of educational entertainment to the global stage. The production is a collaboration between Global Citizen, Live Nation, and Done + Dusted.

Representing Africa in the first halftime show is a privilege and a responsibility that I take very seriously. I am honored to be a part of it.

— Burna BoySharing his feelings about performing as an African artist at the event.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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