NEW YORK, United States – Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, will perform at the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Okay News reports that FIFA announced the 11-minute performance on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The show will adopt the entertainment format popularised by the NFL’s Super Bowl.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber will co-headline the show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and South Korean pop group BTS. The lineup also includes Venezuelan conductor and New York Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel, as well as the Webby Award-winning PS22 Chorus performing with British rock band Coldplay.
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I’m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and even more grateful knowing it’s already helping expand access to education for children around the world,” Justin Bieber said.
“The FIFA World Cup is one of the few moments that truly brings the entire world together. To represent Africa on the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show is a privilege and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I’m honoured to be part of a performance that not only celebrates football and culture but also helps create greater opportunities for children through education around the world,” Burna Boy said.
Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at expanding access to education and football opportunities for children worldwide. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the event would use football’s stage to promote education.
“When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education. We are proud to have Justin Bieber joining 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,” Infantino said.
