Justin Bieber has been announced as a co-headliner on the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, the federation announced Wednesday.
The Canadian superstar is ready to perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS on the tournament’s first-ever halftime show, which might be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
It is going to happen on July 19, the day of the sport’s championship match, held at Recent York Recent Jersey Stadium.
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I’m grateful to be a part of this Halftime Show, and much more grateful knowing it’s already helping expand access to education for youngsters world wide,” Bieber said in a press release.
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The governing body has said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising US$100 million to assist children access education and soccer.
“On the subject of what the world needs, there’s nothing more necessary than education,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said within the press release.
“We’re 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 youngsters world wide.”
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