MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 11: Shakira performs during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up Sunday, July 19, as Spain and Argentina face off for the championship. The final will also feature plenty of entertainment, including a 90-minute closing ceremony and the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
The performance will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world.
“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,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
What Does The 90-Minute Closing Ceremony Entail?
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Before attention turns to the halftime show, a 90-minute closing ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Jennifer Hudson will perform a special rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” while Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed are also set to take the stage, per FIFA.
Post Malone will also headline a set “designed to celebrate the tournament’s journey and ignite the atmosphere before the world’s attention turns to the two finalists,” according to Infantino.
What Time Is The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show will take place during halftime of the final match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, meaning the halftime show is expected to begin at approximately 3:45 p.m. ET, depending on the pace of the match and any stoppage time.
How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES – JULY 19: Fans gather prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Evrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Fans can watch the World Cup final and halftime show on ESPN, Fox Sports, Fox Sports 1, Peacock and Telemundo. The event will also be available to stream on FIFA+.
Who’s Performing At The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show?
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Some of the world’s biggest music stars will take the stage during FIFA’s inaugural World Cup Final Halftime Show, including:
- Justin Bieber
- Madonna
- Shakira
- BTS
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel
- PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay
- Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets
How Long Will The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show Last?
Every match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes a 15-minute halftime break. FIFA said the inaugural halftime show will last approximately 11 minutes, meaning the full intermission is expected to run longer than usual. The Athletic reported that the break could last around 20 minutes in total.