#Justin Bieber is reportedly in talks to perform during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, which is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment events in football history. According to TMZ, organizers are discussing adding the Canadian superstar to an already impressive lineup that reportedly includes Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
The World Cup final is scheduled to take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, which will be temporarily known as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. FIFA is planning to introduce its first official halftime show for a World Cup final, aiming to create a spectacle similar to the entertainment seen during other major global sporting events.
If the deal is finalized, Bieber would perform in front of millions of fans inside the stadium and billions more watching around the world, making it one of the biggest performances of his career.
The singer has already shown his support for the tournament. Last month, he attended the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Inglewood, California, alongside his wife, Hailey Bieber. During the event, he also surprised invited guests with a private live performance, sparking speculation that he was preparing for more public appearances.
Over the past several months, Bieber has slowly returned to performing after spending much of the last few years away from major tours. Instead of launching a full concert series, he has made several unexpected appearances at high-profile events.
Among them was a stripped-down performance at the Grammy Awards, where he appeared on stage wearing only boxers and socks while playing an electric guitar. He also made surprise appearances during Coachella, including providing background vocals during YouTube performances of his own songs and later releasing live recordings from the festival.
These performances led many fans to believe Bieber was preparing to announce a new world tour. However, according to TMZ, sources close to the singer say that is not currently the plan. Instead, Bieber reportedly prefers performing selective, one-off shows rather than committing to a lengthy international tour.
A performance at the FIFA World Cup Final would perfectly match that strategy, allowing him to appear on one of the world's biggest stages without the demands of months of touring.
The reported halftime show itself is shaping up to be a landmark moment for FIFA. Unlike previous World Cup finals, which focused almost entirely on football, organizers are reportedly planning a large-scale entertainment production designed to attract both sports fans and music audiences worldwide.
While FIFA has not officially confirmed the halftime lineup, reports suggest organizers are assembling some of the biggest names in global music to help make the tournament finale an unforgettable event.
For now, Bieber's participation remains unconfirmed, but if negotiations are successful, the performance would mark another major milestone in his gradual return to live entertainment and could become one of the most-watched musical performances of 2026.
