Overview
- FIFA and Global Citizen confirmed Wednesday that Justin Bieber will co-headline the halftime show for the World Cup final, joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
- The televised set is slated to run about 11 minutes within an extended halftime window that organizers say will allow roughly 24–30 minutes for stage assembly and disassembly.
- Chris Martin of Coldplay curated the lineup and Global Citizen is producing the event with Live Nation and Done + Dusted, with additional acts including Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus.
- The performance will be staged at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, and is tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which has raised more than $50 million toward a $100 million goal with $1 from each World Cup ticket pledged.
- Organizers present the show as a legacy moment that uses global reach to fund education programs while also introducing logistical changes to match timing that teams and broadcasters will need to manage.