Justin Bieber is in discussions with FIFA to take the stage at the halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, according to a report from TMZ.
Sources close to the situation tell the outlet that the Canadian singer is being considered for a performance slot during the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The show would mark the first official Super Bowl-style halftime production for a World Cup Final, already set to feature a star-studded lineup of co-headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Bieber’s potential involvement comes on the heels of his recent appearances at the tournament’s opening events in Inglewood, California. The singer and wife Hailey Bieber attended festivities at SoFi Stadium, where he delivered a surprise intimate acoustic performance of his song “Yukon” for VIP guests backstage. Fan-recorded videos of the low-key set quickly circulated online, generating buzz around his engagement with the World Cup.
While no deal has been finalized and Bieber’s team has not commented, the talks align with the 32-year-old artist’s current phase. He is not currently planning a full-scale tour, making a high-profile, one-off global spectacle like the World Cup Final an appealing opportunity.
The report has already sparked widespread excitement across social media, with fans (often referred to as Beliebers) sharing their enthusiasm for the possibility of seeing Bieber share the stage with such iconic acts. Multiple outlets, including Complex and others, picked up the story shortly after TMZ’s exclusive broke on July 2.
Should the performance come together, it would place Bieber in front of a projected global audience of billions, further cementing one of the most high-visibility moments of his career. With less than three weeks until the final, any official announcement from FIFA or the artist’s camp could come soon.
