Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS in first World Cup final halftime show.
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Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS in first World Cup final halftime show.

FIFA announced that Justin Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS in the first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 11-minute performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aiming to raise $100 million for children's education.

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Coverage is largely unified, with most outlets running identical wire copy. Al Jazeera and BBC add context on halftime break concerns and tournament background, while others keep to the announcement basics.
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“Justin Bieber to headline World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS” · Al Jazeera, BBC, AP News, Globe and Mail, Reuters

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APAP News Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS RReuters Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup 1d ago
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WTWashington Times Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS 1d ago NYPNY Post Justin Bieber to join Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show 1d ago
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AJAl Jazeera Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show 1d ago BBCBBC Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show 1d ago GMGlobe and Mail Justin Bieber to headline World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS 1d ago
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