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The 2026 World Cup features a lot of firsts.
There was an expanded field of 48 teams for the first time.
This created the first ever round of 32.
There were four teams, including Cinderella story Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout round.
And there will be a halftime show at the World Cup final for the first time.
Shakira, who released the official song of the tournament, "Dai Dai," with Burna Boy, will be performing in the show along with Madonna and BTS. She already was part of Mexico's opening ceremony, marking her fourth performance at a World Cup and her return to the competition for the first time since 2014.
On Wednesday, July 8, FIFA announced that Justin Bieber will be joining the star-studded lineup. The Canadian crooner wowed with his stripped down performance at Coachella this spring and will now bring his hits to the global stage.
FIFA said that the World Cup halftime show will be 11 minutes.
The average Super Bowl halftime show is 12-14 minutes, per Sports Illustrated.
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's Super Bowl halftime show in 2020 was 14 minutes long.
The World Cup halftime show will be during the final match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is performing at World Cup halftime show? Shakira, Justin Bieber, more
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There was an expanded field of 48 teams for the first time.
This created the first ever round of 32.
There were four teams, including Cinderella story Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout round.
And there will be a halftime show at the World Cup final for the first time.
Shakira, who released the official song of the tournament, "Dai Dai," with Burna Boy, will be performing in the show along with Madonna and BTS. She already was part of Mexico's opening ceremony, marking her fourth performance at a World Cup and her return to the competition for the first time since 2014.
On Wednesday, July 8, FIFA announced that Justin Bieber will be joining the star-studded lineup. The Canadian crooner wowed with his stripped down performance at Coachella this spring and will now bring his hits to the global stage.
Who will be performing in the World Cup halftime show?
Headliners
- Shakira
- Madonna
- BTS
- Justin Bieber
Also set to appear
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel
- PS 22 Chorus featuring Coldplay
How long will the World Cup final halftime show be?
FIFA said that the World Cup halftime show will be 11 minutes.
The average Super Bowl halftime show is 12-14 minutes, per Sports Illustrated.
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's Super Bowl halftime show in 2020 was 14 minutes long.
How to watch the World Cup halftime show
The World Cup halftime show will be during the final match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Time: Kickoff - 3 p.m. ET, Projected halftime show start - 3:50 p.m. ET
- Date: Sunday, July 19
- TV: FOX
- Live streaming:Fubo or the Fox One App
- Spanish language: Telemundo and Peacock
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is performing at World Cup halftime show? Shakira, Justin Bieber, more
Continue reading...
