We're one step closer to living out our 'One Less Lonely Girl' dreams. If we're not going to get a tour announcement any time soon, we'll settle for the fact that Justin Bieber has signed on to perform at the inaugural FIFA Men's World Cup Halftime Show.
He's in good company, too, joining previously announced performers Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Coldplay (performing alongside an elementary school choir) for the performance, which will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
We might've missed the boat (or plane) on actual tickets to New York, but there's still plenty of ways to tune in virtually. Here's how to catch the Justin Bieber concert – sorry, FIFA Men's World Cup Halftime Show, from here in Australia.
When and where to watch live from Australia
SBS has the exclusive rights to the FIFA Men's World Cup Halftime Show in Australia, which will take place on Monday 20 July (AEST).
The final kicks off on Monday, July 20, at 5am AEST, with SBS's coverage running from 3:30am to 8:30am AEST. The halftime show is expected to begin at approximately 6am AEST, although the exact timing will depend on the length of the first half and any stoppage time.
What about streaming?
If an early rise isn't on the cards for you, you can still catch up later. You can stream for free when it suits you via SBS On Demand.
Who is performing?
Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS as the headline performers for the FIFA Men's World Cup Halftime Show, marking the first time the tournament's final has featured a dedicated halftime concert.
It's slated to last 11-minutes, and has been curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Beyond the music, the performance has been designed to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise USD $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world. FIFA has committed USD $1 from every ticket sold throughout the tournament to the initiative.
The show will also feature Afrobeats star Burna Boy, acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and New York's PS22 Chorus, with appearances from characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. Something for everyone.
