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Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The post Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 7, 2026
Spain eliminates Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career
41-year-old superstar had previously confirmed that this would be his last dance on football's biggest stage
BellaNaija
· Jul 8, 2026
Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna & Justin Bieber for FIFA’s Historic Halftime Show
Burna Boy is heading to the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. The Nigerian superstar will share the MetLife Stadium stage on 19 July 2026 with global icons Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber. The post Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna Justin Bieber for FIFA’s Historic Halftime Show appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
BOL News
· Jul 9, 2026
FIFA confirms first ever halftime show for 2026 World Cup final
Halftime lineup also includes performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS alongside Justin Bieber. The post FIFA confirms first ever halftime show for 2026 World Cup final appeared first on BOL News.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York — will also perform, the last joined by Coldplay. [] The post Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Vanguard News
· Jul 10, 2026
FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM: How Burna Boy’s global reach, streaming success got a boost
When FIFA announced Nigerian Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy as one of the lead artists for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, Dai Dai, alongside Shakira, The post FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM: How Burna Boy’s global reach, streaming success got a boost appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Justin Bieber joins Shakira and Burna Boy for Fifa World Cup final show
Justin Bieber has joined the star-studded list of half-time performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York. The Canadian pop star will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and K-pop ensemble BTS during the tournament’s first-ever, Super Bowl-style half-time show on 19 July. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, The post Justin Bieber joins Shakira and Burna Boy for Fifa World Cup final show appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show": Toronto Sun — Spain eliminates Portugal, ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career. BellaNaija — Burna Boy Joins Shakira, Madonna & Justin Bieber for FIFA’s Historic Halftime Show. BOL News — FIFA confirms first ever halftime show for 2026 World Cup final. CityNews Montreal — Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Vanguard News — FIFA WORLD CUP ANTHEM: How Burna Boy’s global reach, streaming success got a boost. Dateline Nigeria — Justin Bieber joins Shakira and Burna Boy for Fifa World Cup final show