Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber abruptly quit performing in 2022 when a health condition derailed his tour - with the star finally returning to the global spotlight at the 2026 Fifa World Cup18:35, 19 Jul 2026Justin Bieber is among the huge stars set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - appearing four years after he largely quit performing live. Fans of the football tournament have witnessed huge names appear on the pitch - with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane among those to lace up and hit the turf.‌But the 2026 final will be packed full of extra star power as musicians including Madonna, Shakira and Robbie Williams will all be crowbarred in to give a glitzy new edge to the World Cup climax. Music fans may be excited to see Canadian pop prince Justin, 32, take to the stage as he has rarely performed live since cancelling his 2022 Justice World Tour.‌Now he will make a triumphant return to performing, with his biggest-ever audience, as viewers from around the world will tune in to see the first-ever World Cup halftime performance. While America's National Football League has famously featured a halftime show since the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967, the World Cup has shunned extravagant musical additions to the proceedings.‌An estimated 1.8 billion football fans will tune in to watch Spain take on Argentina in the final match of the contest - and catch Biebs, Madge, and more perform in the process. But Justin's fans may be wondering - why did the What Do You Mean? singer quit touring in 2022?Why did Justin Bieber quit touring in 2022?In February 2022, Justin kick-started his three-leg, 125-date tour in San Diego - with the tour itself already heavily postponed. It was originally supposed to commence in 2020, but was pushed back to 2021 due to the emerging COVID-19 global pandemic.‌While 2021 dates had been set, the tour was delayed again to 2022 as the world struggled to recover from the pandemic, which disrupted life worldwide. After finally taking to the road on 18 February 2022, Justin enjoyed strong initial reviews for his breathtaking concert.It was branded a visual spectacular by some critics and praised for blending high-concept, arena-scale theatrics with intense emotional vulnerability from the singer himself. The set list included huge hits, including Hold On, Where Are Ü Now, and Baby.The tour supported the Canadian singer's fifth and sixth studio albums, Changes and Justice, released in 2020 and 2021, respectively. However, after just 49 dates, the tour was cut brutally short after the singer was diagnosed with Type 2 Ramsay Hunt syndrome.‌The syndrome is a neurological disorder which is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. The star was left with facial paralysis caused by the condition, which forced him to cancel his tour after performing at the Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 4 September 2022.‌Opening up about his health battle at the time, Justin wrote in an Instagram post: "Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partly paralysed."As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour. After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows but it took a real toll on me."He continued: "This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil. After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now.‌"So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being. I'm going to be okay but I need time to rest and get better. I've been so proud to bring this show and our message of Justice to the world." Justin signed off telling his fans: "Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this! I love you all passionately."Has Justin Bieber performed since cancelling his 2022 Justice World Tour?Earlier this year, the Biebs ended his four-year hiatus from live performing with a sensational headline turn at the 2026 Coachella festival. The singer played both weekend dates - and stunned fans with a stripped-back set which saw him performing in front of hypnotic visuals.‌His setlist includes almost 30 songs - and blended tracks from his most recent SWAG albums alongside classic hits like As Long As You Love Me and One Less Lonely Girl. He also brought some additional star power - as major fellow music stars joined him on stage to perform with him.His first weekend slot saw guest appearances from The Kid Laroi, Dijon, Tems, Wizkid, and Mk.gee. While his second weekend slot saw him pull in support from Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish, Big Sean, Dijon, and SZA.Following his performances, the star reportedly experienced a 172% increase in streams - while 17 of his songs ended up charting on the Billboard Global 200 chart after the gigs.‌Why is Justin Bieber performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw football fans travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico for fixtures and high-energy sport clashes as the whole of North America became the host of the major sporting event. A wide range of performers will take to the stage to belt out tunes as part of the closing ceremony and halftime show.‌Justin will join Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay as part of the celebrations, while Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson have also reportedly been signed up among acts playing at the closing ceremony ahead of the final kick-off. The halftime show has been curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, and the stuns it set to raise millions for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained that the halftime show aims to connect football, music and education. He said: "When it comes to what the world needs, there is nothing more important than education."We are proud to have Justin Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and our mission to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children around the world."Article continues belowAnd Justin himself has said: "The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I’m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and even more grateful knowing it’s already helping expand access to education for children around the world."Like this story? 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