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Ted Lasso Surprises World Cup Crowd with Justin Bieber
20 Jul
Summary
- Ted Lasso actors made a surprise appearance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show.
- Jason Sudeikis's Ted Lasso delivered an encouraging pep talk to Justin Bieber.
- The segment preceded Bieber's performance of 'Everything Hallelujah'.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show featured a surprise appearance by Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, reprising their roles as Ted Lasso and Coach Beard. Appearing on the field at New York New Jersey Stadium, they offered commentary on the entertainment.
Ted Lasso delivered a motivational speech to pop star Justin Bieber, encouraging him before his performance. This segment aimed to inject 'heart' and 'soul' into the high-energy halftime entertainment.
Following the pep talk, Bieber performed 'Everything Hallelujah' with an acoustic guitar. This intimate performance was part of an 11-minute halftime show that also included major artists such as Madonna, BTS, and Shakira.