What to know
- Justin Bieber is reportedly in talks to perform at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
- Other rumoured performers include Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, according to TMZ.
- Bieber and his wife, Hailey, attended the World Cup’s opening ceremony, where he surprised VIP guests with a backstage song performance.
- News of his possible performance has sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans thrilled and others skeptical.
Beliebers, if you’ve ever wanted to hear “Baby” or “Love Yourself” live, your wish might come true: Justin Bieber is reportedly in talks to perform at the halftime of the FIFA World Cup final.
According to a TMZ report, Bieber might be performing on one of the biggest sports stages at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
While FIFA has yet to confirm any performers, TMZ says Bieber is among several artists being considered for the inaugural halftime show, alongside reportedly Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Bieber has already made a World Cup appearance
The report comes just days after Bieber and wife Hailey Bieber attended the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
During the event, Bieber also surprised VIP guests with an intimate backstage performance of his song “Yukon,” according to TMZ.
If confirmed, the performance would mark another major appearance for Bieber, who has kept a relatively low public profile in recent years.
That day, he allegedly surprised VIP guests with an intimate backstage performance of his song “Yukon.”
The public has mixed reactions to his possible halftime performance.
Some Beliebers can’t wait for a performance.
“If he performs “Baby,” the whole stadium is singing,” an Instagram user wrote.
“Omg omg omg omg omg,” another said.
“FIFA knows Bieber rocked Coachella,” another user commented.
But some disagree.
“After how bad and boring Coachella was, no thanks, only if it’ll be as good as in previous year, but I doubt it’ll be,” one user commented.
“No, thank you!” Another replied.
This year’s FIFA World Cup final will feature the tournament’s first-ever official halftime show, making it one of the biggest entertainment stages in global sport. FIFA announced earlier this year that the performance is being produced in partnership with Global Citizen, with the aim of creating a Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle for the World Cup final.
An official lineup has yet to be announced, meaning Bieber’s reported involvement remains unconfirmed. If he is ultimately selected, the Stratford, Ont.-born singer would become one of the few Canadian artists to headline one of the world’s largest sporting events.
