Justin Bieber Joins FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

NEW YORK: (Showbiz Desk) – Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber has been added to the lineup for the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show, with organizers confirming that the entire musical performance will run for 11 minutes.

Bieber will join an all-star cast featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the Super Bowl-style spectacle scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

The performance is being curated by Chris Martin and marks the first time a halftime show of this scale will be staged during a FIFA World Cup final. The announcement comes after concerns that the production could significantly extend the traditional halftime break.

Football regulations allow a halftime interval of no more than 15 minutes. However, organizers may need additional time for stage setup and removal, raising questions about whether the break could affect the flow of the match. Earlier reports had suggested the show might extend the halftime period to around 25 minutes, but the confirmed 11-minute performance has eased some of those concerns.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the event as the biggest stage ever for a halftime show, with billions of viewers expected worldwide.

The show will also include appearances by characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. It will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to improve education opportunities for children around the world during the tournament.

Bieber said he was grateful for the opportunity to participate and highlighted the educational initiative behind the event. The singer, known for hits including Stay and Love Yourself, said the cause made the performance even more meaningful.

The latest additions to the lineup include Nigerian singer Burna Boy and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Coldplay will also perform in collaboration with the PS22 Chorus.

Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said the event could become one of the most-watched 11 minutes in music broadcast history, comparing its global reach to major charity performances such as Live Aid.

The World Cup final halftime performance will be slightly shorter than recent Super Bowl halftime shows, which have generally lasted around 13 to 14 minutes.

A similar halftime production was tested during last year’s FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025 at MetLife Stadium. That performance extended the halftime break to more than 24 minutes and drew criticism over possible effects on players’ rhythm and match performance.