Superstar Lineup for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber, K-Pop group BTS, Nigerian artist Burna Boy, and pop icons Shakira and Madonna will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show in New Jersey. The match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with kickoff at 12:30 AM IST on July 20.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the lineup on Instagram, stating that the artists will headline the show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund aims to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide.
FIFA President's Statement on Education and Unity
Infantino posted: "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."
Additional performers include Gustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramirez, music director of the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the PS22 Chorus, and Coldplay. Chris Martin of Coldplay is curating the spectacle.
Message of Hope and Unity
Infantino added: "Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS 22 Chorus ft. 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, 19 July 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."
Quarterfinal Matchups Announced
Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists have been confirmed. The France vs Morocco clash on July 11 at 1:30 AM IST kicks off the final eight stage. Other quarterfinal matches include Spain versus Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. Star players such as Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi, Lamine Yamal, Romelu Lukaku, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Lionel Messi are set to compete.
