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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maria Sherman

Who is performing in the World Cup 2026 halftime show? Everything you need to know

World Cup Burna Boy Justin Bieber Shakira
  • The Fifa World Cup Final will host an 11-minute Super Bowl-style halftime show on July 19 at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey – near New York.
  • Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin , the event will feature global music icons including Justin Bieber , Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Gustavo Dudamel.
  • The performance roster also includes the PS22 Chorus and beloved characters from "Sesame Street," alongside Kermit and Miss Piggy.
  • The show aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million to enhance children's access to education and soccer worldwide.
  • Burna Boy co-created this year’s official World Cup anthem, "Dai Dai," with Shakira, blending Afrobeats and Latin rhythms.

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Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show’s star-studded lineup

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