On July 8, 2026, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that Justin Bieber would join BTS, Shakira, and Madonna as co-headliners for the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament final.

Earlier, on May 14, 2026, FIFA and Global Citizen had revealed that Madonna, Shakira, and BTS would co-headline the show. On July 8, Global Citizen CEO and founder Hugh Evans announced on Instagram that Justin Bieber had been added to the lineup. The 11-minute halftime performance is curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

It will also feature Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay. The event supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. As per Global Citizen official site, it has already raised over $50 million.

Hugh Evans stated:

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The July 8 update added Bieber to the already stacked roster. This created a lineup of four major co-headliners plus supporting acts within the fixed short runtime.

Following the confirmation of Justin Bieber's participation, BTS fans aka ARMYs expressed disappointment over the "crowded" nature of the performance. Many noted the challenge of sharing 11 minutes among seven BTS members and the other high-profile artists involved.

One fan commented:

More fans joined and shared their disappointment over the 11 minute window.

More fans chimed in and shared:

On July 8, 2026, j-hope went live on Weverse. A fan asked him whether the group would release a song for the FIFA World Cup. j-hope responded by saying only the word "Mmm" while shrugging his shoulders. The short clip of his reply spread quickly among fans on social media. Many interpreted the playful response as a possible hint that more information about a song could exist.

In other news, the group is collaborating with the British Museum for the Korean Gallery Trail as a part of their BTS The City Arirang - London from July 6 to July 23.

The septet group is scheduled to perform on July 11 and 12 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany for their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour.

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