Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining the lineup as a co-headliner alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
FIFA and Global Citizen are staging the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup history on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 11-minute spectacle will also feature Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus alongside Coldplay, whose lead singer Chris Martin curated the show in his ongoing role as international curator of the Global Citizen Festival. The Muppets’ Kermit, Miss Piggy and more will also appear during the celebration.
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can,” says Bieber in a statement. “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 is being staged in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is working to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for children across the world. The Fund has already raised $50 million and will match $1 from every ticket sold to World Cup matches in a donation to the tournament.
“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together,” says Burna Boy in a statement. “To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured 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.”
