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\n\tJustin Bieber<\/a> has been added to the star-studded lineup of performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> Final game, for its first-ever halftime show. It takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe FIFA World Cup<\/a> brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I\u2019m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and even more grateful knowing it\u2019s already helping expand access to education for children around the world,\u201d Justin\u00a0Bieber said in a statement.<\/p>\n \n\tThe halftime show will benefit FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund<\/a>, which is looking to raise $100 million to provide children worldwide expanded access to education and football. It has already raised more than half that amount and continues to head toward its goal with $1 from every ticket sold for matches being donated throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n \n\tBieber joins previously announced performers Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, which is being produced by Global Citizen<\/a> in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted. Burna Boy;\u00a0Gustavo Dudamel;\u00a0and\u00a0PS22 Chorus, a choir comprising 4th and 5th graders from a public elementary school in Staten Island featuring\u00a0Coldplay<\/a>,\u00a0will also appear. The show, which is curated by Coldplay\u2019s Chris Martin as part of his continuing role as international curator of Global Citizen Festival, is expected to run 11 minutes.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWhen it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education. We are proud to have\u00a0Justin\u00a0Bieber\u00a0joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world,\u201d FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. \u201cBurna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS 22 Chorus ft. Coldplay will also join and play a key role in conveying a powerful message of unity and hope to billions of people worldwide.\u201d <\/p>\n