Justin Bieber reportedly eyed for halftime slot at major international sporting event

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FIFA is reportedly in talks to add Justin Bieber to the entertainment lineup for the World Cup Final on July 19, a move that would place the pop star on one of the largest live stages in sport. With the tournament culminating in matches hosted across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, organizers appear intent on matching the global scale of the event with an equally prominent music bill.

Reports and context

Entertainment outlet TMZ first reported that FIFA officials have approached Bieber about performing at the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The discussions, according to the report, would position him alongside other high-profile acts already linked to the closing ceremony.

Who actually reaches the final remains uncertain; betting markets currently point to teams such as France and Argentina as leading contenders. Regardless of the matchup, the final promises a vast live and television audience, making any performance an international showcase.

What a Bieber appearance would mean

For Bieber, 32, a World Cup Final set would offer exposure on a scale few other concerts can match. Organizers expect stadium attendance to top 80,000 while global broadcast audiences often surpass the billion mark for the final.

Date: July 19

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Potential audience: 80,000+ in the stadium; over a billion global viewers

Reported lineup context: Talks aim to assemble several major international names

Artist status: Bieber has not announced a summer tour or released a new album this year

Recent moves and career notes

Bieber and his wife attended the World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in June, and he gave a brief performance for VIP guests during that event. Earlier this year he declined an invitation to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, making the World Cup final a rare opportunity for a summer-stage appearance.

Across his career Bieber has earned multiple Grammy Awards and topped charts with several number-one singles, providing a deep catalog to draw from if he takes the stage. A performance at the final would likely feature familiar hits rather than new material, given his current pause on large-scale touring and no recent album launch.

Why this matters now

Pairing elite sporting moments with widely recognized music acts has become standard for global events, and adding a mainstream pop star like Bieber would amplify the World Cup’s cultural reach in the U.S. market. For fans and for FIFA, such a move blends the tournament’s sporting drama with entertainment value — boosting television ratings, streaming interest and social conversation worldwide.

Whether negotiations will lead to a confirmed appearance remains unknown. Organizers and Bieber’s camp have not issued official statements; if an agreement is reached, fans can expect significant media attention in the run-up to the final.