Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a performer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show.
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The brief
Justin Bieber is joining the lineup for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. He will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Deadline, Bleacher Report, and Pitchfork emphasizes the expanded roster of artists set to appear at the event. These outlets collectively identify the performance as the inaugural World Cup halftime show.
Future reports will track the final schedule for the halftime program as the event approaches. Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the performances or the sequence of the artists.
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Quick answers
Who is joining the World Cup halftime show?
Justin Bieber is joining Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.
Is this a recurring event?
Coverage describes this as the inaugural World Cup halftime show.
What outlets are reporting on this addition?
Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Deadline, Bleacher Report, and Pitchfork have reported on the updated lineup.
Coverage (13)
- 2026 World Cup Halftime Show: Full List of Acts, How to Watch on TV, Live Stream Sports Illustrated · 1h ago
- 2026 World Cup Odds: Which Songs Will BTS, Shakira, Madonna Perform First? FOX Sports · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup ESPN · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup Reuters · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show Yahoo · 1h ago
- Staten Island elementary school chorus performing with Coldplay during FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show FOX 5 New York · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS at Fifa World Cup half-time show BBC · 1h ago
- Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, BTS and Shakira for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Variety · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber Joins FIFA Halftime Show Alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show The New York Times · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber To Join Madonna, Shakira & BTS In World Cup Final Halftime Show Deadline · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS Among Stars to Perform in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show Pitchfork · 3h ago broke it first
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