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Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
By Maria Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school studen...
Key takeaway The 11-minute halftime performance, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, will take place during the final outside New York on July 19.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The involvement of the PS22 Chorus, a choir of elementary school students, in the World Cup's halftime show is a notable aspect of this event. As San Antonio 's own schools prioritize music education, the participation of these young students from Staten Island, New York, demonstrates the value of such programs. The fact that they will be performing alongside renowned artists like Coldplay, Madonna, and Shakira highlights the opportunities that music education can provide for students. In San Antonio, where schools often face budget constraints, the inclusion of music programs in curricula can have a significant impact on students' development and exposure to the arts. The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund's goal of raising $100 million to support access to education and soccer for children worldwide also resonates with local efforts to promote education and youth development in Bexar County.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school studen...
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