Justin Bieber to Co-Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The 11-minute show will raise money for a $100 million education fund and feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS and other global acts.
- Canadian singer Justin Bieber joins the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marking the first halftime performance in World Cup history.
- Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the performance supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million to expand education access for children worldwide.
- Bieber co-headlines alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, with additional performers including Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus from Staten Island.
- The show will run 11 minutes, staying within international football laws that permit a halftime interval 'not exceeding 15 minutes,' addressing earlier concerns about extended breaks.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the spectacle 'definitely the biggest stage ever,' saying it will celebrate shared values and create a lasting legacy transcending the final whistle.
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Justin Bieber performs at the first half-time show of a World Cup final. Next to him are numerous other world stars on stage.
The World Cup is now in its final stages. This Thursday, France vs. Morocco kicks off the quarterfinals, and in just ten days the final will be played in New Jersey. Meanwhile, FIFA has everything in place for what will be the first halftime show in the competition's history. Read more
Justin Bieber has joined Shakira, Madonna and BTS in what promises to be one of the biggest star parades of all time at the World Cup final halftime show.
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as FIFA World Cup final halftime show co-headliner
Justin Bieber has been added to the Chris Martin-curated FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show lineup, joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as a co-headliner. The program, which is the first of its kind for the tournament, will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, where the final match will be played. It will also feature Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus, along with Coldplay and Sesame Street. Bu…
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