Burna Boy to Headline Historic First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
The inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show is set for July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring a star-studded lineup including Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Curated by Chris Martin, this historic 11-minute performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The event aims to expand education and football opportunities for children worldwide, leveraging football's global stage for social good.Burna Boy is set to make history as one of the headliners of the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, scheduled for July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
The groundbreaking 11-minute performance will feature a global lineup including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus alongside Coldplay. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show marks FIFA's first adoption of a Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle on football's biggest stage.
Beyond entertainment, the halftime show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aimed at expanding access to education and football opportunities for children worldwide.
Bieber described the event as an opportunity to combine the unifying power of football with a meaningful global cause, while Burna Boy said it was an honour to represent Africa on one of the world's biggest stages and help create greater opportunities for young people through education.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the historic performance reflects the organisation's commitment to using football as a platform for positive global impact, describing education as one of the world's greatest priorities.
By blending sport, music, and philanthropy, the inaugural World Cup Final Halftime Show is expected to reach billions of viewers while celebrating cultural diversity and raising support for children's education across the globe.