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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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🌍 Around the world

This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 1.1 hours before headlinez.news detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 8, 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 8, 19:00 UTC · ge
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 8, 20:13 UTC · Sportmediaset
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 8, 21:29 UTC · CNN en Español
🇫🇷 French Jul 8, 21:31 UTC · Eurosport

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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.

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