Justin Bieber’s “Everything Hallelujah” has received a major streaming boost following his performance at the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show. The stripped-back rendition became one of the night’s biggest post-event streaming moments as fans revisited the performances from soccer’s biggest stage.
Spotify data shows that “Everything Hallelujah” surged by 240% immediately after the World Cup final halftime show on July 19, 2026. Bieber’s performance ranked among the strongest streaming reactions from the lineup, which also featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Burna Boy during FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime production.
The 11-minute spectacle at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, transformed the World Cup final into a global music event. Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen in partnership with FIFA, the show introduced an extended halftime format designed to combine entertainment with support for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million for youth sports and education programs worldwide.
Justin Bieber’s appearance marked one of the show’s biggest stylistic shifts. After being introduced by fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso, the singer performed “Everything Hallelujah” with only a guitar, moving away from the high-energy choreography that defined the rest of the production. The intimate arrangement highlighted Bieber’s vocal performance.
Other halftime performers also experienced significant streaming gains after the match. Madonna’s “Music” increased by 180%, while Shakira and Burna Boy’s official World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” jumped 155%. BTS’ global hit “Dynamite” climbed by 105%, while IShowSpeed’s “Champions (WC 26)” rose by 200%.
The strongest immediate halftime surge came from Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams’ “Desire (Official FIFA Anthem),” which increased by 945% following the performance.
Spain’s championship victory also triggered major streaming movements for the country’s unofficial anthems. “La roja baila” by Niña Pastori, RedOne and Sergio Ramos experienced a massive 23,235% increase after Spain defeated Argentina to secure its second FIFA World Cup title. “Y Que Fue?” by Don Miguelo surged 2,555%, while Morad’s “Lamine” increased by 480%.
The wider tournament impact on music consumption has been unprecedented. Spotify reported more than 219,000 soccer and football-related playlists created during the 2026 tournament, nearly three times the 2022 total and 49 times higher than 2010 levels. Since the start of the competition, soccer-related playlists generated more than 172 million global streams, representing a 275% increase compared with the 2022 tournament.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Global Citizen
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