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Justin Bieber joins line-up for World Cup final show

The West Australian

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July 8, 2026

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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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Al Bawaba

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· Jul 3, 2026

Justin Bieber in talks to join FIFA World Cup final halftime show

ALBAWABA - Justin Bieber could join FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup.The FIFA World Cup final is apparently trying to add another chart-topping musical star to their already impressive halftime act list...

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.

SkySports

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Justin Bieber part of World Cup final half-time show as superstars revealed...

Justin Bieber part of World Cup final half-time show as superstars revealed...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS

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.

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.

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