Justin Bieber 'in talks for major performance gig' after his Coachella headlining concerts broke records

Justin Bieber may be landing another major gig just three months after his Coachella set made him the festival's most-watched headliner of all time. 

The Grammy-winner, 32, is reportedly in talks to perform during the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sources told TMZ on Thursday.

Bieber is being eyed for the event's first-ever World Cup Halftime Show along with Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS, who were confirmed back in May.

If he accepts the co-headlining offer, Bieber will have to travel from his Los Angeles home to East Rutherford, New Jersey as the match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

There's also a charitable element as the upcoming Halftime Show will benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to 'expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.'

As per the official website, the fund has set a goal of $100 million to be raised by the event's final match.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Bieber's representatives for comment but has yet to hear back. 

The 2026 World Cup has already featured a slew of A-list performers, including Katy Perry and Tyla.

It kicked off on June 11 with epic opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and the United States, who is hosting the soccer tournament for the first time in 32 years.

Bieber has been riding a career high since headlining the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.

For two weekends in a row, the father-of-one performed songs off his latest album SWAG - as well as a medley of his greatest hits - on the festival's main stage.

Bieber released his surprise seventh studio album, Swag, to critical acclaim on July 11, 2025. It was followed by a deluxe album, Swag II, just weeks later on September 5.

The singer not only sold-out the annual festival but he also made history as the highest paid Coachella Festival act ever.

Bieber surpassed Beyoncé with his eight-figure payout, which totaled more than $10M.

And Bieber negotiated directly with Goldenvoice, the festival's promoter.

'It's a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it's something he built entirely on his own,' a source close to the singer told Rolling Stone last September.

'Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it's clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin - one where he's fully in the driver's seat,' the insider added.

Insiders said Bieber's fee surpassed $5 million per weekend.

Due to his negotiating finesse, Bieber didn't share a cut with an agent – making his profit all the more substantial.

Coachella does not disclose how much it pays artists, but speculative reports alleged that past high-earning performers like Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande have collected between $5 million and $8 million, per the Trapital Podcast.

Bieber's Coachella set has become the most watched of all time with a reported 147 million global views, as per Complex.

News of Bieber's potential World Cup concert gig comes just days after he made a surprise cameo in the world of sports.

The Canadian-born star appeared at this year's NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26, where he helped the Toronto Maple Leafs make their first overall selection.

'I've been a Leafs fan since I was just a little boy,' Bieber said while walking to the stage. 'These nights are so special. I'm so grateful to be here.'

Then, he revealed that top star Gavin McKenna would be taken with the top pick.

'Mr. McKenna, we'd like to draft you to the Toronto Maple Leafs!' Bieber announced. 

McKenna, a native of Whitehorse, Yukon, chose the Bieber song 'Yukon' as a nod to his home as he walked to the stage.

Missing from the action was Bieber's wife Hailey Bieber, 29.

He and the Rhode skincare founder married in 2018 and are parents to one-year-old son Jack Blues, who will turn two in August.