World Cup final halftime show adds Justin Bieber to star-studded lineup

Published July 9, 2026 11:17

Daniil Devyatkin

Daniil Devyatkin

Senior LifeStyle Journalist d.devyatkin@kursiv.media
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Justin Bieber, a popular Canadian singer, has been announced as the newest headliner for the FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what we know about his upcoming performance.

FIFA announced that Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and South Korean group BTS, who were revealed as performers earlier. Other artists expected to take the stage include Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus — a public elementary school choir from PS 22 in Graniteville, Staten Island, New York City — and British band Coldplay.

The 11-minute show, the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup history, will take place on July 19 during the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City. The first headliners were announced in May 2026 by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and the Muppet character Elmo.

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