Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS at Fifa World Cup half
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and others in performing the first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 World Cup in New York on July 19.
- The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, targeting $100 million for children's education worldwide.
- Other featured performers include Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, and Sesame Street muppets, highlighting a diverse lineup.
- The 2026 World Cup, hosted across Mexico, Canada, and the US, is the largest ever with 48 teams, though all host nations have been eliminated as the quarter-finals begin.
- Lionel Messi leads the tournament with eight goals, continuing to make history as Argentina advances to the quarter-finals.
