When is Justin Bieber performing at the World Cup? Projected start time for 2026 FIFA halftime show

Jul 19, 2026 - 17:35

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Lionel Messi is the star of the show on Sunday during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

Justin Bieber will hope to snag at least a little bit of the shine during the halftime show, though, which he's performing in with Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

World Cup Finals don't generally have halftime shows, but this match in New Jersey is going to have an extended intermission that allows for the musical interlude.

Bieber is a long ways past his days as a teen pop sensation, but he's still incredibly popular, and he'll get his chance on the stage.

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When is Justin Bieber performing at the World Cup?

Bieber will be a part of the halftime show, which will take place after the 45-minute first half of the game that is kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.

It will take a bit of time to get the show set up from the moment the first half concludes, so the halftime show will likely begin between 3:50 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET.

The first half will include 45 minutes and some short length of soccer time. The players should be walking to the locker rooms at about 3:50 p.m.

Depending on when Bieber actually takes the stage among the various performers, it's safe to figure he'll be out there around 4 p.m. -- but for those specifically tuning in for Bieber, turning it on a few minutes earlier than that ensures you won't miss anything.

Why is there a halftime show?

There's a halftime show at this World Cup to embrace the stage of this final that concludes the tournament in North America, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

It takes a page out of the Super Bowl playbook. The NFL's championship game has made the halftime show its own gigantic enterprise.

How long is World Cup Final halftime?

The halftime show itself is slated to be 11 minutes.

Halftime is supposed to be 30 minutes, which is double the usual 15-minute halftime that all these players are used to from their leagues around the world, as well as the rest of this World Cup.