FIFA Announces Star-Studded World Cup Halftime Show Lineup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature the tournament's first-ever halftime show, a star-studded 11-minute performance headlined by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, is being staged in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to education and football for children worldwide.

FIFA confirmed Justin Bieber's addition as a co-headliner on July 8, solidifying a lineup that had previously announced Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. In a statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organization is proud to have the artists join the show in support of its educational mission. Bieber echoed the sentiment, stating he is grateful to be part of a performance that is already helping expand educational access for children.

The latest announcement also added several new performers to the bill, including Nigerian artist Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel of the New York Philharmonic, and the PS 22 Chorus, an award-winning elementary school choir from Staten Island. Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets are also expected to be part of...