EAST RUTHERFORD — Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19, 2026. The event will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, officially known as MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are also headlining the show, which marks the first halftime performance in the history of the FIFA World Cup Final. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and PS22 Chorus are slated to perform, with Coldplay appearing alongside the PS22 Chorus.
The PS22 Chorus is composed of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island. The show will feature appearances by Muppets from Sesame Street, including Kermit and Miss Piggy, and is expected to last 11 minutes.
Chris Martin of Coldplay is curating the show. Global Citizen is producing the event in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. Proceeds will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million and has already raised over $50 million. Additionally, $1 from every ticket sold for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches is being donated to the fund.
Justin Bieber stated, "The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. 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."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education. We are proud to have Justin Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world." He added, "Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS 22 Chorus ft. Coldplay will also join and play a key role in conveying a powerful message of unity and hope to billions of people worldwide."
Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, stated, "This is the single largest gathering of artists united for a cause since Live Aid, and it could well be the most-watched 11 minutes of broadcast music performance in history."
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