Justin Bieber's Weird 'Everything Hallelujah' Song Gets 240% Streaming Bump After World Cup
Justin Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah' saw a 240% streaming increase following a historic and controversial first-ever World Cup Final halftime show.
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📍 How it ended
Justin Bieber performed in FIFA's first-ever World Cup Final halftime show alongside BTS, Shakira, and Madonna. The event resulted in streaming gains for several artists, though some critics described the show as terrible.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
FIFA broke tradition with a 30-minute halftime show for the 2026 World Cup Final, featuring a combination of artists including Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and Madonna. The event included unconventional elements, such as Madonna playing keeper in Swarovski-covered gloves and an appearance by the Muppets.
Coverage from Rolling Stone emphasizes a 240% streaming bump for Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah,' while Billboard reports streaming gains for other performers like Burna Boy and iShowSpeed. Critical reception varies, with ESPN rating the performers while Megyn Kelly and Time Magazine characterized the show as terrible or lacking meaning.
Future focus remains on the financial details of the event, as E! News is breaking down the costs associated with the performers' pay, and Yahoo reports on Bieber's $20K accessory worn during the show.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 42d ago.
Coverage (13)
- World Cup final: FIFA breaks tradition for 30-minute halftime break with show featuring chaotic combo of BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Madonna Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- How Much Did Shakira, Justin Bieber and More Get Paid for World Cup 2026? Breaking Down the Cost E! News · 45d ago
- Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber & More Take Over FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Billboard · 45d ago
- Justin Bieber turns heads with $20K accessory at World Cup Final halftime Yahoo · 45d ago
- World Cup Final Streaming Gains: Shakira & Burna Boy, BTS, iShowSpeed & More Billboard · 45d ago
- Madonna Played Keeper in Swarovski-Covered Gloves at the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show Vogue · 45d ago
- ‘It Was Terrible’: Megyn Kelly Trashes Madonna, BTS & Justin Bieber’s World Cup Show Yahoo · 45d ago
- The World Cup's First Halftime Show Did Too Much and Meant Too Little Time Magazine · 45d ago
- World Cup final halftime show: Rating every performer as Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira star ESPN · 45d ago
- BTS Makes History — Again Forbes · 45d ago
- Madonna and the Muppets Made the Case for Love The New Yorker · 45d ago
- FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Director on Making First-Ever Concert: “Challenging Beyond Challenging” The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
- Justin Bieber's Weird 'Everything Hallelujah' Song Gets 240% Streaming Bump After World Cup Rolling Stone · 45d ago
The obvious questions
Which artists performed at the World Cup Final halftime show?
The lineup included Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and Madonna.
How did Justin Bieber's music perform after the show?
According to Rolling Stone, his song 'Everything Hallelujah' received a 240% streaming bump.
What was unique about the 2026 World Cup halftime event?
It was FIFA's first-ever World Cup Final halftime show and lasted 30 minutes.
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