Ted Lasso Sends Justin Bieber Out on the World Cup Field for ‘Everything Hallelujah’ in 2026 Halftime Show

Justin Bieber got a pep talk from Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show. In between superstar music performances at the Spain vs. Argentina match on Sunday (July 19), Lasso walked the stadium with the Apple TV+ series’ Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) with commentary on how the entertainment was going so far — and then put Bieber on the field to serenade the world with “Everything Hallelujah.”

“Coach, I gotta say, first half of halftime knocked my darn socks off,” said Lasso, as played by Sudeikis in the surprise appearance by the Ted Lasso actors at New York New Jersey Stadium (aka MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, N.J. “How the heck is anyone gonna follow all that?”

Then the Belieber within rose: “You know what I think we need? We need some heart. You know, someone who has soul. Someone who can bring the love. Ooo. You thinking what I’m thinking?”

Enter Bieber, head down and acoustic guitar in hand, ready for Lasso’s words of encouragement.

“All right, young man,” he tells the pop star. “Let’s go! It’s your big shot. OK. Listen to me. Go out there. Don’t be nervous. Nobody’s watching. Make us proud.”

The bit led into Bieber delivering a smooth performance of “Everything Hallelujah,” from Swag II. It was quieter, earnest moment in an 11-minute halftime show full of high energy in musical performances from Madonna, BTS, Shakira with Burna Boy, Coldplay and more.

TheTed Lasso and Bieber segment was shared on social media. Watch the clip below, followed by the full halftime show, which was uploaded to YouTube.

This article was first published by Billboard U.S.