Justin Bieber will soon be taking over the halftime show at the FIFA World Cup end!Weeks after the singer was spotted at the opening ceremony, news that has gone viral online claims that the singer could soon headline the upcoming closing ceremony. According to TMZ, FIFA officials are in talks with the pop star to join a star-studded lineup for the July 19 final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
Justin Bieber is looking for FIFA World Cup half time show
According to the report, Bieber could join a lineup of stars including Madonna, Shakira and BTS, who are also expected to be part of the halftime entertainment. However, it should be noted that there is no official confirmation from FIFA regarding the same.The report notes that Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, attended the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California just a few weeks ago. During the event, Bieber reportedly surprised VIP guests with an intimate backstage performance of his song Yukon. Dressed in a pink hoodie, he was seen enjoying the game along with many other Hollywood stars.
Justin Bieber attends the opening of the FIFA World Cup
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If the deal closes, Bieber would be the singer’s first performance at a sporting event. He has also never performed at the official Super Bowl Halftime shows. The potential appearance comes amid buzz that the singer has no immediate plans to embark on a concert tour.
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Most recently, Bieber performed live at Coachella and reportedly broke the record for the highest paid celebrity to perform at the show. He said he earned $10 million (about $5 million per weekend) for his lead in the event over two weekends.With Team USA still keeping its World Cup dreams alive, Bieber’s appearance could become a highlight at the sporting event.