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Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
By Maria Sherman | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· 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 stu...
Key takeaway Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York — will also perform, the last joined by Coldplay.
Why this matters in Frisco News
While the World Cup's star-studded halftime show may seem like a distant event, its impact could be felt in Frisco 's own schools. The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which the show supports, aims to raise $100 million to help children access education and soccer. As a community with a strong emphasis on education and youth development, Frisco may see benefits from this initiative. Local schools and organizations that focus on providing access to education and sports programs for underprivileged children may be able to tap into these funds or partner with organizations that receive support from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This could lead to new opportunities for Frisco's students to engage in soccer and other sports, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and social skills. The connection between the World Cup halftime show and Frisco's schools serves as a reminder that global events can have local implications.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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 stu...
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Who reported this story? This story was reported by Maria Sherman | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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