Key Facts

• Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are confirmed performers for the World Cup final halftime show.
• The halftime show will last 11 minutes, shorter than some earlier guesses of up to 25 minutes.
• The event will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
• Coldplay is curating the show and will perform with the PS22 Chorus, a children’s school choir.
• The halftime break in football is usually no longer than 15 minutes by rule.
• FIFA expects around two billion people worldwide to watch the halftime show.
• The performance will support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million for children’s education worldwide.
• Other performers include Burna Boy from Nigeria and Gustavo Dudamel, a conductor from Venezuela.