Justin Bieber Joins Madonna and Shakira for 2026 World Cup Halftime Show
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show will feature a star-studded lineup including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and the South Korean K-pop group BTS. Announced overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, this will be the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history, inspired by the Super Bowl's halftime tradition. The 11-minute production will be musically produced by Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin.
Additional performers include Afrobeat star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and a Staten Island elementary school choir performing a Coldplay song. The event is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 PM local time. The halftime show supports FIFA's Global Education Fund and the organization Global Citizen, aiming to raise $100 million to improve access to education and football for children worldwide.
According to reports from The Athletic, the artists will perform without payment, following the Super Bowl model where performers gain exposure from the event's massive global audience instead of a fee. Justin Bieber expressed gratitude for being part of the prestigious event and highlighted the show's mission to expand educational opportunities for children globally.
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