This Friday, Spain takes on Belgium in a match that will determine one of the semifinal games of the 2026 World Cup. The win will take the team a step closer to the championship title. The game, played on July 19, will also feature FIFA's first-ever halftime show, featuring Shakira, Madonna, and BTS. Now, Justin Bieber will be joining them, with the news sparking excitement from all corners of the world, including from Inés García, the girlfriend of the Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal.
© @ineesgaarciaWhen Inés learned Justin would be performing at the New Jersey/New York stadium, she shared a story on her Instagram, sending a message to her boyfriend.
"Baby, do whatever it takes to make it to the final. Are you listening?? Whatever it takes," she wrote over the Justin Bieber announcement in Spanish.
Inés has been supporting Lamine in the stands throughout Spain's World Cup run. She's cheering on her boyfriend and hoping to see him crowned as world champion with his team and country. She'd hinted at this days earlier when she revealed that the two met on social media, not in a store as had been previously reported, adding that she'd love to celebrate her birthday with another win for the Spanish squad.
© @ineesgaarciaWhat we know about the World Cup Finals
On Sunday, July 19, Justin Bieber will join Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus for an unprecedented show designed to get fans fired up before the end of the match. The performance will be directed by Chris Martin, from Coldplay, who's a close friend of Shakira, with the two collaborating in the past.
The end of the match will determine the winner of this year's World Cup, closing out this chapter and kicking off the road to the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted across six continents for the first time in the tournament's history. This decision is made to commemorate the World Cup's 100-year history, with Morocco, Portugal, and Spain serving as the main hosts. Games will also be hosted in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
© Billboard via Getty ImagesA Perfect Birthday Gift
Today, Inés García is celebrating her 21st birthday. It's a birthday unlike any other for her, with her traveling with friends and family to support Spain in the US, with her sharing updates on social media.
Her photos show her wearing the No. 19 on her back, Lamine Yamal's number. Through it all, the soccer star has been liking her posts and leaving romantic emojis and messages.
For his part, Lamine will be celebrating his 19th birthday this coming Monday. He might have a lot to celebrate in the coming weeks if Spain, one of the tournament's clear favorites, continues to advance through the cup.
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