​Justin Bieber has been added to the star-studded lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, marking the event’s first-ever halftime performance. The ceremony is set to take place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on July 19, as part of what promises to be a landmark moment in sports and entertainment. In a statement, Bieber expressed his excitement: “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.”
The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a fundraising initiative aiming to raise $100 million to broaden opportunities for education and football for children everywhere. The fund has already surpassed the halfway mark and continues to advance toward its goal, with a pledge of $1 from every ticket sold for World Cup matches contributing throughout the tournament.
Bieber joins a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as co-headliners for the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The production is a collaboration between Global Citizen, Live Nation, and Done + Dusted. Additional performers announced for the event include Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and a performance by the PS22 Chorus—an acclaimed group of 4th and 5th graders from a Staten Island public elementary school—alongside Coldplay. The show is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, continuing his role as the international curator of Global Citizen Festival, and it is expected to run for about 11 minutes.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino underscored the message behind the performance, emphasizing that education is a fundamental need that transcends sport. He expressed pride in Bieber joining the already formidable roster of Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and to broaden access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. He noted that Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus, joined by Coldplay, would play integral roles in delivering a message of unity and hope to billions around the globe.
Infantino added that as the world unites for what is being billed as the most significant football match in history—on Sunday, July 19, 2026—at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, the entire spectacle, curated by Chris Martin, will celebrate football, music, and shared values, creating a lasting legacy beyond the final whistle. The production will also feature appearances by the beloved Sesame Street Muppets, adding a family-friendly and universally recognizable element to the proceedings.
Describing the event as one of the most significant broadcasts in recent memory, organizers frame the halftime show as a historic gathering of artists united for a common cause. They hope the 11-minute performance will become one of the most-watched musical moments in broadcast history, matching the scale of past landmark events while leveraging the global platform of the World Cup final to spotlight education and equality.
The broader context of the event includes a wide-ranging media strategy and promotional appearances for viewers seeking how to tune in to the World Cup action and the halftime spectacle. As fans anticipate the show, questions about scheduling, broadcast rights, and streaming options remain important, with the organizers signaling a robust plan to ensure audiences around the world can witness the performances live or through subsequent broadcasts. The collaboration among Global Citizen, Live Nation, and Done + Dusted signals a strong commitment to delivering not just a concert, but a statement about the power of education and cross-cultural unity through sport and music.