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Justin Bieber Joins Madonna and Shakira for 2026 World Cup Halftime Show

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First reported by Walla · Jul 8, 2026

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Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and others in the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, supporting a global education fund. The 11-minute show, produced by Chris Martin, aims to raise $100 million for children's education worldwide and follows the Super Bowl's no-payment artist model.

01Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the 2026 World Cup halftime show.
02The 11-minute show is the first halftime event in World Cup history, produced by Chris Martin.
03The event supports FIFA's Global Education Fund and Global Citizen to raise $100 million.
04Performers will not be paid, following the Super Bowl's exposure-based model.
05Additional artists include Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and a Staten Island school choir.
06The halftime show is scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 PM local time.

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