For the first time in history, a World Cup final will have a halftime show like the Super Bowl.
And the lineup is no ordinary one: Shakira, Madonna, and BTS were already confirmed, but this week Justin Bieber was added, and the news spread around the world within minutes.
On July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York. Chris Martin, of Coldplay, is in charge of producing a show that will last just 11 minutes but is already generating worldwide anticipation.
Shakira, who defined the 2010 and 2014 World Cups with “Waka Waka” and “La La La”, returns with “Dai Dai” alongside Burna Boy.
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, celebrated Bieber’s addition, highlighting that the show aims to raise 100 million dollars for children’s education.