FIFA and Global Citizen have confirmed that Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS as a co-headliner for the World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Key takeaways
- Justin Bieber has been added to the World Cup final halftime lineup for July 19 in New York New Jersey.
- The show already includes co-headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
- Burna Boy is set to feature during the halftime broadcast, which lasts 11 minutes.
- Chris Martin of Coldplay will curate the halftime performance.
- The partnership aims to raise $100 million for children’s education and football opportunities, with more than $50 million already collected.
- Sesame Street and The Muppets characters will also appear during the event.
Star-studded lineup for the final’s halftime show
Justin Bieber will join an elite cast of global music icons for the World Cup final ceremony, with Madonna, Shakira and BTS also confirmed as co-headliners ahead of the July 19 kickoff at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Burna Boy, whose track “Dai Dai” featuring Shakira continues to lead charts worldwide, will be part of the on-field entertainment during the 11-minute broadcast.
Curator and wider impact initiative
The halftime performance will be curated by Chris Martin, the lead figure of Coldplay, who will shape the show’s musical direction and presentation.
Beyond the entertainment, the initiative tied to the event is designed to collect $100 million to widen access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world. More than $50 million has already been raised, and $1 from every ticket sale for World Cup matches is being directed toward the cause.
In addition to the featured music acts, the production will also include characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets during the halftime show.
