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Justin Bieber is set to perform at half-time during the FIFA World Cup final, and the pop star is a big football fan
Justin Bieber poses with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal FC following the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Justin Bieber is a long-time Arsenal supporter(Image: Getty )
Who does Justin Bieber support as singer headlines the World Cup 2026 half-time show?
Headlining the World Cup:Justin Bieber will headline a historic World Cup performance this Sunday at around 8.55pm BST as he takes the stage midway through the highly anticipated final. It marks the first ever Super Bowl-style half-time show at a World Cup, designed to completely revolutionise football entertainment.
Arsenal fan: The Canadian pop star has shown his support for North London club Arsenal for over a decade, cementing his status as a high-profile Gunners fan. His first signs of support emerged in the early 2010s, when he attended matches at the Emirates Stadium and was spotted wearing club merchandise in his everyday life.
Visits to the Emirates Stadium: Bieber has enjoyed VIP access to Arsenal's home ground several times, famously taking a picture with German playmaker Mesut Ozil in the dressing room and Theo Walcott pitch-side. He later returned to the stadium to watch a victory over Manchester United in 2024, posing for photographs with current club captain Martin Odegaard.
Rocking other football kits: Despite his well-documented love for Arsenal, the singer has occasionally sported other club colours, notably participating in a kickabout wearing an Everton strip in 2015. He has also shown an appreciation for international sides, recently donning the vibrant green Mexico national team jersey ahead of the World Cup festivities, despite being from Canada himself.
Other artists performing on Sunday: Bieber will co-headline an 11-minute spectacle at around 8.55pm alongside a confirmed line-up of Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Burna Boy. The Chris Martin-curated concert will also feature the PS22 Chorus, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and even appearances from Sesame Street and The Muppets characters.