The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup surprised on the field of play and on a musical level. Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, 32, took advantage of the spectacular halftime stage on Sunday, July 19, to perform his song “Everything Hallelujah,” and the impact has been immediate: the song was resurrected with record numbers on digital platforms, becoming one of the most sought-after songs of the moment.

According to a report published by Rolling Stone magazine, the live performance during the sporting event, which featured numerous global stars, led to a 240% increase in global streams of the song on Spotify.

Furthermore, according to Google Trends, the searches “Justin Bieber song hallelujah” and “Justin Bieber hallelujah song” are currently positioned as the two main terms under the artist's name, showing that millions of viewers connected with the piece during the match break.

Added to this, the result on the popularity charts has not been long in coming: according to industry data, “Everything Hallelujah” climbed to number 106 on the Billboard chart, while in the US Hot Christian Songs category it has reached no less than number 2, consolidating Bieber not only as a pop icon and as a reference in contemporary spiritually inspired music.

About the song

Originally released in September 2025 as part of their “Swag II” album, “Everything Hallelujah” had not achieved mainstream hit status until now.

In fact, the song had already had its first moment of popularity in April of this year, when it became a viral meme on social networks, where users gave their own personal touch to the lyrics.

However, it was her performance in the World Cup grand final that catapulted her into the mainstream.

The success of the song lies in its intimate and personal nature. Far from generic anthems, the lyrics are a direct ode to the singer's loved ones, where he mentions his wife, Hailey Bieber, and his son, Jack, among other family members and pets.

With a simple chorus, Bieber sings, according to the Spanish translation: "Mommy and daddy, hallelujah, Hailey, baby, hallelujah; Baby Jack, hallelujah, Oscar, Piggy, hallelujah; A new day, hallelujah, brush my teeth, hallelujah."

The song continues with verses that reflect everyday life and domestic love: "I'm kissing you, hallelujah, I dream of you, hallelujah; I look at you, hallelujah, I love you, hallelujah; All hallelujah, all hallelujah."