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FIFA expects ‘several billions’ to tune in for the 11-minute match, a first at the World Cup.
Published on 8 Jul 2026
Justin Bieber has been added to the star-studded line-up for the first ever World Cup final show as organizers have confirmed that all songs will last 11 minutes.
Canadian Bieber joined Madonna, Shakira and K-pop sensation BTS for the Super Bowl temporary exhibition on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin is preparing for the results, the first finals of the football World Cup and which has raised concerns about how long the break will last.
The rules of football allow a half time of “not more than 15 minutes”. Even an 11-minute call may still require an extended break, depending on how long it takes to set up and break down the show.
But the announcement will allay concerns previously raised that World Cup halves could last more than 25 minutes.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the show would be “a very big stage”, with “several billions” expected to sing.
The show, which will also feature characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets, will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which is working to raise $100m for children around the world during the World Cup.
“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way that nothing else can,” Bieber said in a statement.
“I’m excited to be a part of this show, and I’m so grateful to know that it’s already helped to increase access to education for children around the world,” added the Stay and Love Yourself singer.
Also added to the list at Wednesday’s announcement were Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy and veteran Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
Coldplay will appear in collaboration with the PS22 Chorus, a popular New York elementary school student choir.
“This is one of the biggest gatherings of artists to come together since Live Aid, and it may be the most watched 11-minute concert in history,” said Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of anti-poverty group and concert organizer Global Citizen.
At 11 minutes, the World Cup final show will be slightly shorter than the most recent Super Bowl, which is usually 13-14 minutes long.
The halftime show was tested in last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final, at MetLife Stadium.
The break lasted just 24 minutes, with criticism of how it would affect the players’ performance.
