Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show lineup
ESPN • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as headliners for the star-studded halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
- The 11-minute performance, held outside New York, aims to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million for children's education and soccer access worldwide.
- Afrobeats star Burna Boy, who co-performs the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" with Shakira, will represent Africa in the halftime show alongside Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus.
- The halftime show is a rare spectacle for soccer, typically reserved for events like the Super Bowl, and will also feature appearances by Muppets from "Sesame Street," including Kermit and Miss Piggy.
- Performers emphasize the World Cup's unique ability to unite the world, with Bieber and Burna Boy expressing gratitude for participating in an event that promotes global education and cultural connection.
