Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup

Justin Bieber wears ICE out pin as he poses at the red carpet during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

LOS ANGELES, ⁠July 8 (Reuters) - ⁠Pop singer Justin Bieber ‌will co-headline a star-studded halftime show at the ​World Cup ⁠soccer final ⁠on July 19, FIFA announced ⁠on ‌Wednesday.

Bieber will join ⁠previously announced performers Madonna, Shakira ​and ‌BTS at the ⁠11-minute ​show, the first halftime musical performance ⁠at the World ​Cup, a statement from the soccer federation ⁠said.

The World Cup final will take place in East Rutherford, ​New ⁠Jersey, just outside of ​New York ‌City.

(Reporting by Lisa ​Richwine , Editing by Franklin Paul)