Overview
- Citing a TMZ exclusive published July 2, multiple outlets on July 2–3 reported Bieber is in active talks to perform at the World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
- The halftime lineup already announced features Madonna, Shakira and BTS and was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen.
- FIFA and Bieber’s representatives have not formally confirmed his involvement, while HITS Magazine has been cited by some outlets as saying a deal is done and confirmation is expected soon.
- Organizers present the show as a fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand education and football access for children worldwide.
- Reports say the scale of the production could extend the standard 15‑minute halftime to roughly 25–30 minutes for staging and teardown, a change that could affect match timing and operations.