Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
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Notable Quotes
"The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can."
— Justin Bieber , Celebrity
Key People
Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his Afro-fusion music.
Chris Martin is the frontman of the band Coldplay and is credited for lyrics and music on a track for Blackpink.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for his influential pop music career.
Kylian Mbappé is a prominent French footballer, known for his speed and goal-scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.
Colombian singer known for her performances and music.
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The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
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