Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus for the 11-minute halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19, outside New York.
- The halftime performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million to improve children's access to education and soccer.
- Burna Boy, co-artist of the World Cup’s official song "Dai Dai" with Shakira, emphasized the significance of representing Africa in the event's first-ever halftime show.
- The show will feature a mix of global musical styles and include appearances by Sesame Street characters and Muppets such as Kermit and Miss Piggy, marking a unique halftime experience for a soccer event.
- Unlike the Super Bowl, halftime shows are rare in soccer tournaments, making this performance a notable departure from traditional pre-match concerts at events like the Champions League final.
