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Justin Bieber to rock World Cup final as half-time show superstars are revealed

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Justin Bieber to rock World Cup final as half-time show superstars are revealed

Nigerian artist Burna Boy will also feature during an 11-minute broadcast at the interval.

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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...

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.

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.

Variety

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, BTS and Shakira for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining the lineup as a co-headliner alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen are staging the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup history on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 11-minute spectacle will []

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

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

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber becomes latest act to join star-studded FIFA World Cup halftime show... as rumors continue to swirl over a Taylor Swift surprise

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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.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show

Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show as organizers confirmed Wednesday that the entire musical performance will last 11 minutes. The post Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show appeared first on Vanguard News.

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.

Dateline Nigeria

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· 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.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber To Co-Headline Stacked 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Now Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber’s next big stage? The first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show

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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.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 9, 2026

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

Justin Bieber has joined the star-studded list of half-time performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.

UPI

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber joins BTS, Madonna, Shakira World Cup Halftime Show

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RTÉ News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup half-time show

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The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Bieber joins line-up for World Cup final show

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India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

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TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

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The Tico Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

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BBC Sport

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· Jun 22, 2026

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NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

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Euronews

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· Jun 26, 2026

Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tokyo celebrates as Japan secures World Cup knockout spot

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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Irish News

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· Jun 27, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

Messi becomes all-time World Cup top scorer as Mbappé nips at his heels

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jun 17, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

Justin Bieber Headlines FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna, Shakira and BTS

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· Jul 8, 2026

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