Justin Bieber to Perform at Historic FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

WHO:

Dailyfly News - Burna Boy stated, "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."

NBC News - FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated, "As the world unites for the most significant football match in history, this groundbreaking spectacle will celebrate football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle."

Daily Mail Sports - FIFA announced Justin Bieber's addition to the lineup on Wednesday.

ABC News - Burna Boy is one-half of this year’s official song for the World Cup, titled "Dai Dai," led by Shakira.

Billboard - Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as co-headliners for the halftime show.

ABC News - The PS22 Chorus, a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York, will perform at the halftime show.

Billboard - Justin Bieber stated, "The tournament brings the world together in a way nothing else can."

ABC News - Coldplay will also be featured in the halftime show, with Chris Martin curating the performance.

ABC News - Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus will also perform at the halftime show.

Variety - Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, FIFA, Global Citizen

WHAT:

Dailyfly News - The halftime show is being produced in partnership with Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Dailyfly News - A dollar from every ticket sold to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches is being donated throughout the tournament.

NBC News - The halftime show is described as "a landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music, and global impact."

NBC News - The halftime show will be broadcast live around the world.

Daily Mail Sports - The halftime show is described as a blockbuster 11-minute show in the middle of the game.

ABC News - The halftime performance will feature characters from “Sesame Street,” including Muppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy.

Deadline - The halftime show is described as "a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact."

ABC News - The halftime performance will support a campaign to raise funds for children's education.

Deadline - The halftime show is described as "a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact."

Daily Mail Sports - FIFA announced Justin Bieber's addition to the lineup on Wednesday.

ABC News - The halftime show is described as a "Super Bowl-style" event.

ABC News - The performance will feature a song titled "Dai Dai," which is a collaboration between Burna Boy and Shakira.

ABC News - The song "Dai Dai" includes references to famous soccer players and countries such as "Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Netherlands."

ABC News - The halftime performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.

ABC News - The performance will last for 11 minutes.

ABC News - The halftime performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.

ABC News - The performance will last for 11 minutes.

Variety - Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.

Deadline - The Halftime Show is described as "a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact."

Billboard - Bieber stated that the tournament "brings the world together in a way nothing else can."

WHERE:

Variety - The Halftime Show will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium.

WHEN:

Variety - The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at 15:00 local time (19:00 GMT).

Variety - The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is scheduled for July 19, 2026.

ABC News - The halftime show is described as a "Super Bowl-style" event.

Variety - The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is scheduled for July 19, 2026.

WHY:

Dailyfly News - The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football programs for children worldwide.

NBC News - The halftime show aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which will help to "improve access to quality education and football" for children around the world.

Dailyfly News - The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football programs for children worldwide. A dollar from every ticket sold to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches is being donated throughout the tournament.

NBC News - The show will also support a global campaign to raise funds for children's education.

ABC News - The halftime performance will support a campaign to raise funds for children's education.

ABC News - The halftime performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.

ABC News - The performance will help expand access to education for children around the world.

ABC News - Burna Boy stated, "The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together."

ABC News - Burna Boy expressed, "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."

ABC News - Burna Boy stated, "The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together."

ABC News - Bieber expressed gratitude for being part of the Halftime Show, stating, "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."

ABC News - Burna Boy stated, "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."

HOW:

Dailyfly News - The halftime show is described as "one of the largest entertainment showcases ever staged during a sporting event."

Dailyfly News - The halftime show is being produced in partnership with Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

ABC News - The halftime performance will be broadcast live around the world.

ABC News - The halftime performance will feature characters from “Sesame Street,” including Muppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy.

Deadline - The event will be broadcast live around the world.

Burna Boy expressed his excitement about representing Africa in the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, calling it both a privilege and a responsibility. This highly anticipated event, scheduled for July 19, 2026, will be produced in partnership with Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, with a dollar from every ticket sold going to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children's education and football programs worldwide. Described as one of the largest entertainment showcases ever staged during a sporting event, this halftime show promises to be a memorable highlight of the tournament.