Justin Timberlake Will Screen England's World Cup Semi-Final Before His O2 Concert

He's bringing football back.

Justin Timberlake is bound to have delighted his football-loving fans after announcing plans to screen England’s World Cup semi-final at the O2 Arena, just before his concert takes place.

The ‘SexyBack’ singer posted the news on Twitter, revealing ticket-holders will be able to catch the game live on the big screens.

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In a video posted on the social-networking site, Justin reminds everyone that he’ll be back on stage on Wednesday, adding “there’s another very important thing happening” that night.

“So here’s what we’re going to do,” he says. “I spoke to the O2 and for the first time ever, doors will open at 6.30PM and we’re going to play this England Croatia match on my big screens. Come here and we’ll watch it together.”

Given the licensing needed to screen live football (and the logistics of this stunt), we’re seriously impressed Justin has pulled this off.

On Monday night, the singer took the chance to show his support for the England side.

Taking a break from his performance, JT shouted “It’s coming home!” and gave a shout out to players Harry Kane and Harry Maguire while speaking with a (slightly dodgy) English accent.

Justin’s current tour is in support of his fifth studio album, ‘Man Of The Woods’.

The singer will be on the road until January 2019, performing an incredible 110 dates worldwide.

Justin Timberlake Through The Years
1997, 'N Sync London Showcase(01 of39)
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1997, 'N Sync(02 of39)
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1998, Billboard Awards(03 of39)
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1998, Z100's Jingle Ball(04 of39)
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1998, 'N Sync(05 of39)
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1998, 'Champions of Children' Gala(06 of39)
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1999, Teen People's 1st Anniversary Party(07 of39)
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1999, American Music Awards with 'N Sync(08 of39)
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1999, Los Angeles(09 of39)
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1999(10 of39)
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1999, 'N Sync(11 of39)
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1999, Irvine, CA Concert(12 of39)
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2000, 'N Sync(13 of39)
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2000(14 of39)
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2000, American Music Awards(15 of39)
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2000, TRL Appearance with 'N Sync (16 of39)
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2000, Time Square Record Signing(17 of39)
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2000, Wango Tango Concert(18 of39)
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2000, New Orleans Concert(19 of39)
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2000, VMAs with Britney Spears(20 of39)
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2000, 'Challenge for the Children' Celebrity Basketball Tournament (21 of39)
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2001(22 of39)
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2001, Grammys(23 of39)
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2001, Super Bowl Halftime Show(24 of39)
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2001, American Music Awards(25 of39)
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2001, American Music Awards with Britney Spears(26 of39)
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2001, VMAs(27 of39)
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2001, VMAs(28 of39)
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2001, Billboard Music Award(29 of39)
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PEOPLE NSYNC(30 of39)
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Justin Timberlake of the pop group *NSync performs during NBC's "Today" show, Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Rockefeller Center in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
2001 Billboard Music Awards - Arrivals(31 of39)
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Justin Timberlake arriving at the 2001 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage) (credit:SGranitz via Getty Images)
2001 Fox Billboard Music Awards - Show(32 of39)
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Justin Timberlake of 'NSYNC performs at the 2001 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, 12/4/01. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect) (credit:Frank Micelotta via Getty Images)
Justin Timberlake MTV Video Music Awards (33 of39)
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Justin Timberlake arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards September 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in LA. (credit:HARVEYA ANTHONY HARVEY (50/50)/PA Images Contributor)
United We Stand Concert - Show(34 of39)
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Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC performs during United We Stand Concert - Show at RFK Stadium in Washington DC, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) (credit:KMazur via Getty Images)
2001 MTV Video Music Awards - Show(35 of39)
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Justin Timberlake during 2001 MTV Video Music Awards - Show at The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Kevin Kane/WireImage) (credit:Kevin Kane via Getty Images)
The Today Show" Summer Concert Series: NSYNC(36 of39)
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NEW YORK CITY - AUGUST 20: Singer Justin Timberlake of NSYNC performs at 'The Today Show' Summer Concert Series on August 20, 2001 at Rockefeller Center in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage) (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
2002, Grammys(37 of39)
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2002(38 of39)
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2003, Soul Train Music Awards(39 of39)
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