Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna are among the
global stars set to perform at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime
show.
FIFA announced on Wednesday that the historic 11-minute show
will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at the New York
New Jersey Stadium.
Justin Bieber will co-headline the performance alongside
Madonna, Shakira and BTS, the South Korean boy band.
Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the Venezuelan conductor and
music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic; and the Webby
Award-winning PS22 Chorus featuring British rock band Coldplay will also
perform.
The halftime show marks the first time a FIFA World Cup
final will feature a Super Bowl-style entertainment performance. It is curated
by Chris Martin of Coldplay and is aimed at supporting the FIFA Global Citizen
Education Fund.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, said the event will help
advance access to education and football opportunities for children around the
world.
“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,” he said.
“Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus featuring
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, July 19, 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.”
Rema, Burna Boy, and Davido earlier performed at various
high-profile events at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for
Nigerian music on the global stage.
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