Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and South Korean supergroup BTS as co-headliners of FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show, adding another global superstar to a landmark entertainment spectacle set for the 2026 tournament finale.
FIFA announced Wednesday that the 11-minute performance will take place during halftime of the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, the tournament name for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The event marks the first time FIFA has introduced a dedicated halftime show for its showcase match, following a format similar to the Super Bowl's iconic musical performances.
The star-studded lineup also includes Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus, Coldplay and beloved characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is curating the production, which FIFA says will bring together football, music and social impact before an audience expected to reach hundreds of millions of viewers around the world.
