Justin Bieber Joins Stars at First Half-Time Show of the 2026 World Cup Final

The organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup announced that Canadian star Justin Bieber has joined the list of artists participating in the first halftime show ever held at a World Cup final, marking an unprecedented step in the tournament’s history. According to reports from the Agence France-Presse, the show will take place on the 19th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, and will last 11 minutes. The performance will feature several international artists, including Madonna, Shakira, and the South Korean group BTS, with Coldplay singer Chris Martin serving as the event’s artistic director. The show will also include other artistic performances, alongside initiatives aimed at supporting the FIFA-Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to finance educational projects for children around the world. Organizers noted that limiting the show to 11 minutes is intended to minimize its impact on the halftime break, following controversy over previous editions that featured longer intervals. The event is expected to attract a large global audience during the final match.