Justin Bieber’s ‘Everything Hallelujah’ Sees 240% Streaming Surge Post World Cup
After the FIFA World Cup final, Justin Bieber experienced a 240% increase in streams for his unusual track “Everything Hallelujah.” The song featured on his upcoming 2025 album Swag II, and Bieber altered the last line during his halftime performance to “World Cup Hallelujah.”
Backstage Tensions Between Bieber and Madonna Over Halftime Show
A report from Daily Mail uncovered tension behind the scenes between Madonna and Bieber as they prepared for the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show on July 19. An anonymous source revealed that neither artist wanted to feel overshadowed or like they had “played second fiddle” during the 11-minute segment.
Bieber preferred a minimalistic, music-centered presentation. He performed solo with an acoustic guitar after an intro featuring Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt as their Ted Lasso characters. No dancers, costume changes, or elaborate staging accompanied his set, which Vanity Fair described as a solitary moment on the field. Reuters noted this slowed the show's tempo following BTS’s energetic “Dynamite.”
Meanwhile, Madonna pushed for a more extravagant visual experience. She appeared first in a prerecorded clip performing “Music,” then entered the stadium riding a dune buggy driven by Brazilian soccer legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Dressed in a pink corset and sporty jacket, she performed alongside dancers on the vibrant field covering. Her segment included conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading musicians from New York and Venezuela, joined by the Muppets’ Electric Mayhem performing “Seven Nation Army.”
Show's Final Acts and Overall Production
Following Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy delivered the official tournament anthem, “Dai Dai.” The event wrapped up with Coldplay, the PS22 Chorus, and several other artists. The word “LOVE” was displayed across the field, with Earth forming the letter "O," creating a memorable closing image.
“Neither wants to walk away feeling like they played second fiddle,” the insider said, highlighting the creative clash between the two stars. Madonna reportedly respected Bieber but refused to be overshadowed, resisting any move that would turn the event into “The Justin Show.”
