Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber has been announced as a co-headliner for the inaugural World Cup Final halftime show.
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The brief
Justin Bieber is joining the performance lineup for the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show. He will appear alongside other artists, including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.
Coverage from People.com, Deadline, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Pitchfork emphasizes that Bieber will serve as a co-headliner for the event. This marks the inaugural edition of the World Cup halftime show.
Further details regarding the specific sequence of performances or setlists have not yet been specified in the available coverage.
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Quick answers
Who else is performing at the World Cup Final halftime show?
The lineup includes Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.
What is Justin Bieber's role in the performance?
According to People.com, Bieber is joining the lineup as a co-headliner.
Is this the first time there has been a World Cup halftime show?
Yes, The New York Times describes it as the inaugural World Cup halftime show.
Coverage (9)
- Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup Reuters · 46m ago
- Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show Yahoo · 46m ago
- Staten Island elementary school chorus performing with Coldplay during FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show FOX 5 New York · 46m ago
- Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS at Fifa World Cup half-time show BBC · 46m ago
- Justin Bieber Joins 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup as Co-Headliner People.com · 2h ago
- Justin Bieber To Join Madonna, Shakira & BTS In World Cup Final Halftime Show Deadline · 2h ago
- Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show The New York Times · 2h ago
- Justin Bieber Joins FIFA Halftime Show Alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
- Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show Pitchfork · 2h ago
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