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Justin Bieber Added to World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber has been announced as a co-headliner for the inaugural World Cup Final halftime show.

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This story first appeared in 🇧🇷 Portuguese coverage — 3.2 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 8, 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 8, 19:12 UTC · GE
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 8, 22:11 UTC · Los Angeles Times

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The brief

Justin Bieber is joining the performance lineup for the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show. He will appear alongside other artists, including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.

Coverage from People.com, Deadline, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Pitchfork emphasizes that Bieber will serve as a co-headliner for the event. This marks the inaugural edition of the World Cup halftime show.

Further details regarding the specific sequence of performances or setlists have not yet been specified in the available coverage.

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Quick answers

Who else is performing at the World Cup Final halftime show?

The lineup includes Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy.

What is Justin Bieber's role in the performance?

According to People.com, Bieber is joining the lineup as a co-headliner.

Is this the first time there has been a World Cup halftime show?

Yes, The New York Times describes it as the inaugural World Cup halftime show.

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Justin Bieber World Cup FIFA Madonna Shakira BTS

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