Justin Bieber's Weird 'Everything Hallelujah' Song Gets 240% Streaming Bump After World Cup - Rolling Stone

What the report says

Rolling Stone reported that Justin Bieber’s 2025 song “Everything Hallelujah” rose sharply on Spotify after he performed it during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Citing data shared with the publication, Rolling Stone said the track recorded a 240% increase in global Spotify streams following the appearance.

The performance took place Sunday afternoon at the World Cup halftime show, where Bieber was introduced by Jason Sudeikis appearing as his “Ted Lasso” character. Rolling Stone described the song choice as unexpected, noting that Bieber played the track on acoustic guitar rather than leaning on widely known hits or newer fan favorites. The article said searches such as “Justin Bieber song hallelujah” and “Justin Bieber hallelujah song” became the top Google Trends queries linked to the singer’s name, suggesting many viewers were trying to identify the song.

The streaming rise matters because it shows how major live events can quickly redirect attention to a specific catalog track, even when audience reaction is mixed. Rolling Stone noted that some viewers on social media criticized the slower acoustic selection as an odd fit for a high-energy sports spectacle, while others apparently sought out the song afterward.

For context, Rolling Stone also pointed to a previous 2026 boost for Bieber after his Coachella headline performance. The publication reported that he logged 24.6 million Spotify streams on April 12, his biggest streaming day of the year at that point, and continued to draw elevated listening in the weeks after the festival.