New Delhi, July 9: FIFA and Global Citizen have announced that global pop icon Justin Bieber will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Bieber joins an all-star lineup featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The 11-minute spectacle will also feature Burna Boy, whose hit collaboration Dai Dai with Shakira continues to top global charts, internationally acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic, and the PS 22 Chorus alongside Coldplay.

The event is aimed at celebrating the intersection of football, music and global impact while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

“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,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

“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. As the world unites for the most significant football match in history on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, this groundbreaking spectacle, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, will celebrate football, music, and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle.”

FIFA World Cup Final: Halftime Show To Support Global Education

The halftime show will raise awareness and funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative targeting USD 100 million to improve access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. More than USD 50 million has already been raised, with USD 1 from every FIFA World Cup 2026 match ticket sold being donated to the fund to support social projects across the globe.

“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,” said Justin Bieber.

“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world,” added Burna Boy.

Adding a family-friendly touch to the show, beloved characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will also make appearances, reinforcing the event’s message of expanding access to quality education for children worldwide.

Chris Martin Unveils Lineup For FIFA WC 2026 Final Halftime Show

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show is being produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. In the announcement film, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who is curating the performance, unveiled the lineup and said the show will be “all about togetherness… and everyone’s invited.”

Earlier this year, FIFA and Global Citizen announced the first group of organisations to receive grants from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The grants will support education and football programmes for children in underserved communities across ten countries.

Through community-led initiatives that combine education, sport, and local engagement, the fund aims to improve learning opportunities and create brighter futures for children around the world.

The advisory board of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund includes FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, Shakira, Hugh Jackman, Ivanka Trump, The Weeknd, Serena Williams, Brazilian football legend Kaká, and Bank of America Co-President Jim DeMare.

As part of FIFA’s wider Unite for Education campaign, players have also been wearing the Unite for Education sleeve patch during the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals to promote the Education Fund, the FIFA Football for Schools Programme, and FIFA Foundation education initiatives, highlighting football’s role in creating lasting social impact beyond the game.