Photo Credit: FIFA + Global Citizen
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will feature a cast of performers including headliners Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
FIFA and Global Citizen have announced that Justin Bieber has joined the roster of headliners for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, which takes place on Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as co-headliners for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show for a landmark celebration.
Joining them will be a slew of performances, including those from Burna Boy, the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and the acclaimed Venezuelan conductor and Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and sports opportunities for children. Over $50 million has already been raised, and momentum is continuing to build, with $1 from the sale of every ticket for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches being donated to the Fund, which will support social projects around the world.
“When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education. We are proud to have Justin Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will also join and play a key role in conveying a powerful message of unity and hope to billions of people worldwide. As the world unites for the most significant football match in history on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, this groundbreaking spectacle, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, will celebrate football, music, and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle.”
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. 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,” said Justin Bieber.
“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly,” added Burna Boy. “I’m honored to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world.”
Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will also be part of the show, reinforcing the purpose of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show to ensure children worldwide would have access to quality education.
