Justin Bieber added to World Cup final half-time bill
With album sales an estimated 150 million records worldwide, Justin Bieber is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
With just eight teams remaining in contention for the biggest prize in world football, the focus gets closer on the July 19 final which will be staged in New York/New Jersey.
FIFA have just announced that global superstar Justin Bieber has joined as co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show which will take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS as co-headliners for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, bringing together some of the world’s biggest artists for a landmark celebration at the intersection of sport, music and global impact.
Burna Boy, whose global smash hit ‘Dai Dai’ with Shakira continues to dominate the charts worldwide, will also appear during the 11-minute broadcast, alongside Gustavo Dudamel, the internationally acclaimed Venezuelan conductor and Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic, and the Webby Award-winning PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.
“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,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Global star Bieber
Bieber is a global star and was one of the first artists to turn internet fame into worldwide success, building a massive fan base through YouTube before becoming a chart-topping singer. His hit songs such as Baby, Sorry, Love Yourself, and Peaches, combined with his ability to evolve from a teen idol into a mature pop artist, have helped him remain popular for more than a decade.
With an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide and numerous international awards, Bieber is recognized as one of the best-selling and most influential music artists of his generation
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