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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The involvement of elementary school students from the PS22 Chorus in the World Cup's halftime show is a notable aspect of this event, particularly for Alamo Heights residents who value education and community engagement. As a community that prioritizes its schools, it's heartening to see young students from elsewhere in the country being given a platform to perform on a global stage. The fact that the halftime show is supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to education for children worldwide, may also resonate with local educators and parents who recognize the importance of equal access to quality education. This event could inspire similar initiatives in Alamo Heights, where community members often come together to support local schools and education-related causes.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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