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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-...

Justin Bieber 'in talks for major performance gig' after his Coachella headlining concerts broke records
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may be landing another major gig just three months after his 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 , and K-pop group , who were confirmed back in May.

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If he accepts the co-headlining offer, Bieber will have to travel from his  home to East Rutherford,  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.

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Justin Bieber may be landing a major gig just months after his Coachella set made him the festival's most-watched headliner of all time; seen in April

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  and Tyla.

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

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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. 

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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. 

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