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Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup

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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
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 Mario Anzuoni Reuters

LOS ANGELES - 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)

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This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM.

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