Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a performer for the 2026 World Cup final halftime show alongside a high-profile lineup of global stars.
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The brief
Justin Bieber is scheduled to join the performance lineup for the 2026 World Cup final halftime show. He will appear as a co-headliner for the inaugural event.
Coverage from Deadline, People.com, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and ESPN confirms that Bieber joins previously announced acts Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Future updates will focus on the full performance schedule and specific set details for the show.
Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the performances or the exact order of the stage appearance.
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Quick answers
Who is performing at the World Cup final halftime show?
The lineup includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.
Is this a new addition to the World Cup festivities?
Yes, reports characterize this as an inaugural World Cup halftime show.
When was the announcement made?
The news was widely reported on July 8, 2026.
Coverage (11)
- Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup Reuters · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS at Fifa World Cup half-time show BBC · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber To Join Madonna, Shakira & BTS In World Cup Final Halftime Show Deadline · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber Joins 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup as Co-Headliner People.com · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show The New York Times · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber Joins FIFA Halftime Show Alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup ESPN · 3h ago
- 2026 World Cup Halftime Show: Full List of Acts, How to Watch on TV, Live Stream Sports Illustrated · 3h ago
- Staten Island elementary school chorus performing with Coldplay during FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show FOX 5 New York · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show Yahoo · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show Pitchfork · 3h ago
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