Justin Bieber’s FIFA World Cup Final halftime performance was already one of the night’s biggest talking points, but now it’s the walk after the show that’s absolutely sending fans.
A video filmed from high in the stands on Sunday, July 19, shows Bieber casually making his way across the field solo after his performance, acoustic guitar in hand. Rather than disappearing through a hidden tunnel or hopping onto a waiting cart, the singer simply strolled off the pitch like everyone else, leaving social media amused by how unexpectedly ordinary the moment looked.
The video was shared by Instagram user @kar_inthegarage with the caption, “We need to be talking about how Justin Bieber just had to walk off alone with his guitar after the World Cup… Actually pretty badass ngl.” The video was set to the song he performed, “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH,” and was trimmed perfectly to the lyrics “take a walk hallelujah.”
Many viewers joked that they expected a much more dramatic celebrity exit, while others were quick to point out that there really wasn’t another way for him to leave.
“Take a walk hallelujah is taking me out hallelujah,” one fan quipped.
Another said, “Madonna could’ve at least given him a ride back,” while a third replied, “Walked off quietly to not wake up everyone he put to sleep.”
“He perfomed alone so? Was he supposed to walk off with a giraffe?😂,” one joked.
Another said, “I mean what do you want him to do?😂😂😂 wait for a helicopter?😂.”
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The viral clip comes just hours after Bieber sparked mixed reactions during the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show. Instead of performing one of his biggest pop hits, he opted for his acoustic hit off SWAG II, “EVERYTHING HALLELUJAH.”
The performance, sandwiched between high-energy sets from BTS andShakira, left many viewers scratching their heads. While some praised Bieber’s vocals and appreciated the unexpected artistic choice, others questioned whether the emotional song was appropriate for one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
The halftime show itself marked a historic first for FIFA. Held at New York New Jersey Stadium during the match between Spain and Argentina, the show featured an all-star lineup that included Madonna, Shakira, Jason Sudeikis(as the beloved character Ted Lasso), Coldplay frontman Chris Martin(who curated the lineup), and internationally acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel.