Canadian singer Justin Bieber said he was excited to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, describing it as one of the biggest moments of his career.
Bieber made the remarks at Fanatics Fest at the Jacob Javits Centre in New York City on Saturday, July 18. “It’s the biggest stage in the world,” the Grammy-winning artist said.
The singer said the performance would provide “a moment to bring everyone together” and described his involvement as “very special.”
Bieber is scheduled to co-headline the first FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on Sunday, July 19, at New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Justin Bieber is excited to perform at the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show 🤩
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— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 18, 2026The announced lineup also includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay are also expected to appear.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin curated the show, which was produced in partnership with Global Citizen.
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The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative linked to expanding access to education
