The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its most exciting stage. After an intense round of 16, only eight teams continue in the fight to win the most important trophy in world football. With the quarterfinals about to begin and just seven games left to define the champion, expectation is growing on and off the playing fields.
In the final stretch of the tournament, Fifa confirmed this Wednesday, July 8, the incorporation of 32-year-old Canadian singer Justin Bieber to the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final. The singer-songwriter will be one of the main figures of the event, scheduled for July 19 at the New York/New Jersey stadium, where the new world champion will be announced.
Bieber’s presence increases the appeal of a show that already featured international artists such as Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The presentation will mark an unprecedented event, as it will be the first time that a World Cup final will feature a halftime show in the style of major international sporting events.
Fifa confirmed the participation of the artists through their social networks, where they expressed: “Justin Bieber will co-headline the first FIFA World Cup™ Final halftime show, alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS!”
In addition to the main artists, the show will feature the participation of Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the renowned PS22 Chorus, accompanied by Coldplay. Production will be handled by Global Citizen, in collaboration with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. Chris Martin, vocalist of Coldplay, also participated in curating the event, which will be followed by millions of viewers around the world.
Justin Bieber to co-headline first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS! 🤩🎶
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 8, 2026
While the teams still in competition are looking for a place in the final, the World Cup organization is preparing a historic closing that will combine football, music and entertainment on a global scale.
The presence of Justin Bieber confirms Fifa’s commitment to offering an unprecedented show to accompany the most important match of the tournament, which will be marked as one of the most remembered moments in the history of the World Cups.