Justin Bieber didn’t use his brief moment on the world’s biggest stage to sing one of his pop hits. He used it to worship.
An estimated 1.5 to 2 billion people watched the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on July 19. And during the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final—held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—the Canadian singer appeared on stage with just an acoustic guitar to perform “Everything Hallelujah.”
It was a decision that surprised millions of viewers who had expected to hear some of his biggest hits, such as “Baby,” “Sorry,” or “Love Yourself.”
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During the performance, Bieber altered the song’s final verses, replacing the original lyrics with the phrase, “It’s the World Cup, hallelujah.”
“Everything Hallelujah” is a gospel-soul track released in September 2025 on Bieber’s album *Swag II*. Its lyrics list the things he is grateful for, with each item followed by the word “hallelujah.” In the song, Justin gives thanks for the little things in daily life and for the most important people in his world—his wife Hailey, his son Jack, and his parents—as well as for simple moments like walking, swimming, and appreciating nature.
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