Bieber Fever: Spanish WAG's World Cup Final Wish

Ahead of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Belgium, an Instagram post from Lamine Yamal's girlfriend, Ines Garcia Santos, has captured public attention. Her message, "My love, do whatever it takes to reach the final. Do you hear me? ANYTHING!" expressed a desire for Spain to advance primarily to witness Justin Bieber perform at the tournament's final halftime show.

FIFA has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup final will host the competition's first-ever halftime show. Scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, this 11-minute performance is dedicated to supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund's goal is to generate $100 million to enhance educational and football opportunities for children worldwide. The lineup includes global stars like Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and BTS, with Coldplay's Chris Martin curating the event.

While some found Ines's post amusing, others criticized her perceived focus on entertainment over the team's performance. Discussions also arose about the event's growing 'Americanization' due to the extensive entertainment. Spain, considered favorites, faces Belgium in the quarterfinals, having shown a mixed performance throughout the tournament, including a recent injury-time winner against Portugal. Spain's last World Cup final appearance was in 2010, when they secured their first title.