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FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show: Justin Bieber Joins Shakira, Madonna and BTS as Co-Headliner

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Popstar Justin Bieber has joined as co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show along with names such as Shakira, Madonna and the Korean phenomenon BTS. “The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can.

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Interaksyon

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· Jul 9, 2026

Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup

LOS ANGELES — Pop singer Justin Bieber will co-headline a star-studded halftime show at the World Cup soccer final on July 19, FIFA announced on Wednesday. Bieber will join previously announced performers Madonna, Shakira and BTS at the 11-minute show, the first halftime musical performance at the World Cup, a statement from the soccer federation said. The [] The post Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup appeared first on Interaksyon.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 9, 2026

Justin Bieber joins star‑studded lineup for first FIFA World Cup halftime show

Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS and more at the first‑ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.

Mashable

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber is joining FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show

FIFA added Justin Bieber to the World Cup 2026 final halftime show lineup with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Coldplay.

L.A. Times - Sports

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more

The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira.

CityNews Montreal

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· 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.

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber joins line-up for World Cup final show

Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, South Korean boy band BTS and others for a half-time show at the World Cup final.

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Related coverage for "FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show: Justin Bieber Joins Shakira, Madonna and BTS as Co-Headliner": Interaksyon — Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup. ArcaMax — Justin Bieber joins star‑studded lineup for first FIFA World Cup halftime show. Mashable — Justin Bieber is joining FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show. L.A. Times - Sports — Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more. CityNews Montreal — Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The West Australian — Justin Bieber joins line-up for World Cup final show