FIFA and Global Citizen announced that global superstar Justin Bieber has joined as a co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history, bringing together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus, the acclaimed choir of 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island, New York, featuring Coldplay will also appear in the 11 minute Halftime Show, which has been curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide. The Education Fund has already raised over USD $50 million, with momentum continuing to build as USD $1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated throughout the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Halftime Show will also feature Muppets from Sesame Street, who for generations have brought joyful learning to children around the world. Their inclusion reinforces the purpose of the Halftime Show to ensure children everywhere have access to quality education. In addition, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and some of the gang from The Muppets, part of The Walt Disney Company, will join in the celebration.