Justin Bieber joins BTS, Madonna, Shakira World Cup Halftime Show

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July 8 (UPI) -- FIFA and Global Citizen announced Wednesday that Justin Bieber will co-headline the World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19. It is the World Cup's first Halftime Show.

"The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can," Bieber said in a statement.

The Halftime Show was first announced in 2025 and BTS was announced in May, with Madonna and Shakira. Additional artists include Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, The Muppets, Staten Island elementary school PS22 Chorus and Coldplay.

Coldplay singer Chris Martin curated the show. The show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund which has already raised $50 million through World Cup tickets.

Bieber added, "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."

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