Justin Bieber Set For Another Global Comeback At FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

KATHMANDU, July 10 — Justin Bieber is set for another major global comeback moment as he joins Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium.

The performance will take place during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, which is scheduled to start at 12:45 AM NPT (3:00 PM ET). The halftime show will be curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and produced as part of FIFA’s partnership with Global Citizen.

Bieber’s Big Stage Return

For Bieber, the announcement marks another major step in his return to the global entertainment spotlight. After a strong comeback earlier this year via Coachella in April, the Canadian pop star is now preparing to perform on one of the biggest sports and music stages in the world.

His appearance alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other global names has created major excitement among fans, especially as the World Cup Final is expected to attract a massive international audience.

First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show

The 2026 event will be the first halftime show in FIFA World Cup Final history. FIFA and Global Citizen have described it as a historic moment bringing together sport, culture, and purpose.

The show will feature a diverse lineup, combining pop, Latin music, K-pop, Afrobeats, orchestral music, and choral performance.

Supporting Global Education

The halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide.

Global Citizen says the fund will support grassroots programs across more than 200 countries, including efforts connected to FIFA’s Football for Schools program.

Music And Football Meet On Final Night

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey. With football’s biggest match and a star-studded halftime lineup, the final is expected to become one of the biggest global entertainment and sports moments of the year.

For Bieber, the performance adds another headline moment to his comeback year and places him back at the center of a worldwide stage.