Justin Bieber joins star-studded World Cup halftime show
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Key Points:
- Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as headliners for the World Cup's halftime show, announced by FIFA for the final on July 19 outside New York.
- The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, will also feature Afrobeats star Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus, with Coldplay participating as well.
- The halftime show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million to improve children's access to education and soccer worldwide.
- Burna Boy, who co-leads the World Cup’s official song "Dai Dai" with Shakira, emphasized the significance of representing Africa in the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
- The event will include appearances by "Sesame Street" characters and Muppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy, marking a rare halftime performance for a soccer event akin to the Super Bowl tradition.
