Canadian star Justin Bieber has joined the list of artists participating in the first-ever musical show to be held during the halftime of the 2026 World Cup final, according to organizers on Wednesday, who also confirmed that the show will last 11 minutes.

Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira, and South Korean K-pop group BTS in the show, inspired by the Super Bowl halftime show, to be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is the artistic director of this show, the first of its kind in FIFA World Cup history. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Football regulations state that halftime cannot exceed 15 minutes, meaning an 11-minute musical show may require extending the break, given the time needed for stage setup and dismantling. However, the new announcement has allayed fears raised by earlier reports suggesting the show could last up to 25 minutes. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the show as 'undoubtedly the biggest stage in history,' expecting it to be watched by 'nearly two billion people' worldwide. The show will also feature characters from children's programs 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets,' in support of the 'FIFA - Global Citizen Education' fund, which aims to raise $100 million to finance educational projects for children worldwide during the tournament. Bieber said in a statement: 'The World Cup brings the world together in a way no other event can. I am grateful to be part of this show, and even more grateful that this initiative is actually helping to expand educational opportunities for children around the world.' Organizers also announced that Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel have joined the lineup. Coldplay will perform a joint show with the PS22 Chorus, which includes students from a public elementary school in New York. Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen, said: 'This is the largest gathering of artists united by a humanitarian goal since Live Aid, and it may be the most-watched 11 minutes of musical performance in television history.' The show lasts 11 minutes, slightly less than Super Bowl halftime shows, which typically run 13-14 minutes. FIFA had tested the idea of a halftime show during last year's Club World Cup final, also at MetLife Stadium, where the break stretched to over 24 minutes, drawing criticism over its impact on player performance.